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 6100610 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 37162989 epoch_slot_no: 270189 block_no: 6100433 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 1490 time: 2021-08-12 00:48:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2459a45342cd31b745fe8fa6c432c9d8a0cb464ebe52ba0b295435cd2bc6f1ddBlock Operator
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