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 6101720 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37186072 epoch_slot_no: 293272 block_no: 6101543 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 5750 time: 2021-08-12 07:12:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c8e44e81167e81cb1921749f979c49a8e0c1ade83455747c1fe51766668670Block Operator
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