A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6100165 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 37153872 epoch_slot_no: 261072 block_no: 6099988 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 2333 time: 2021-08-11 22:16:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0db08bdd1a1305ef15113ea65e7d7e4b87439bdad3f31eea0242a646944c666Block Operator
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