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 6103351 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37219814 epoch_slot_no: 327014 block_no: 6103174 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 7033 time: 2021-08-12 16:35:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf4b16573f552286971becf9fd0265d9d35ebd40ce505aad5b1c2977aab25c56Block Operator
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