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 6103934 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37231455 epoch_slot_no: 338655 block_no: 6103757 slot_leader_id: 4581043 size: 9611 time: 2021-08-12 19:49:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95fc63eeb11ddf50572fc8c69d8a6a201832a1e9cca0a3282c2940dc70622549Block Operator
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