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 6103104 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37215114 epoch_slot_no: 322314 block_no: 6102927 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 4684 time: 2021-08-12 15:16:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4bc6a09d54f291d9631fa294be2ae5c69fb4c18a25728c8ac2621938062ead4Block Operator
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