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 6102468 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37201754 epoch_slot_no: 308954 block_no: 6102291 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 3831 time: 2021-08-12 11:34:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4563b88a6ebdd04ff30ea3273f4605a2c01d9081edd0b18ee9fe87e0dc83e860Block Operator
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