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 6103427 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37221099 epoch_slot_no: 328299 block_no: 6103250 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 10510 time: 2021-08-12 16:56:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5120e60ecc911c572f5c5264a4ede908a284de4cf7e2c0c9d092b106b8f44accBlock Operator
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