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 6102723 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37206794 epoch_slot_no: 313994 block_no: 6102546 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 15372 time: 2021-08-12 12:58:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d1f5c5e5a9d965115aee60f26c7df88868f6509d78443d5a07d16a6041b3b5Block Operator
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