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 6100293 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 37156649 epoch_slot_no: 263849 block_no: 6100116 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 29325 time: 2021-08-11 23:02:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8a290a4dd1bdbc92763746859c7af562dbdace7eaf3efbc4344761b28e0a3faBlock Operator
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