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 6102805 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37208787 epoch_slot_no: 315987 block_no: 6102628 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 2123 time: 2021-08-12 13:31:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd85ae33fcddf4d4fa05471d3b9cc7b4f13a526a59aa6a928a7c2d2a85bf3c305Block Operator
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