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 6102556 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37203428 epoch_slot_no: 310628 block_no: 6102379 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 12898 time: 2021-08-12 12:01:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae29ecfbd7611c3520c3d3353bc2f6d9d63364f7a3eaf6047301a815f28fc6cdBlock Operator
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