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 6103163 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37216254 epoch_slot_no: 323454 block_no: 6102986 slot_leader_id: 5044633 size: 4544 time: 2021-08-12 15:35:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x191efb49ba675bf47a2842c9891b2f3b5ddf0d34c672b1178a9ab810655e8f73Block Operator
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