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 6103584 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37223868 epoch_slot_no: 331068 block_no: 6103407 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 8392 time: 2021-08-12 17:42:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d8c528b80d8fc2f7384a98ec71fa6f9aab81584da9a1f6aac7cc88ad51106a0Block Operator
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