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 6103480 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37222085 epoch_slot_no: 329285 block_no: 6103303 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 7603 time: 2021-08-12 17:12:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6fc48c28ec68d5d9ab5b965b8f198c16a84a508f6532446cb96c8c1b43ee308Block Operator
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