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 6102792 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37208567 epoch_slot_no: 315767 block_no: 6102615 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 5477 time: 2021-08-12 13:27:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4d8c272ee83b42f85bdb2b989e85e56c7aea9f74b527f9317e68e106564729aBlock Operator
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