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 6101841 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 37188216 epoch_slot_no: 295416 block_no: 6101664 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 1608 time: 2021-08-12 07:48:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa494d9206afbf86389be5cd11073618a235eb2fa869765f84f9807aa00a8d992Block Operator
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