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 6104068 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37233946 epoch_slot_no: 341146 block_no: 6103891 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 3657 time: 2021-08-12 20:30:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df6667ec1e97afffd99c3310402a7c7c835242719527e888fbfb3af1a037f0fBlock Operator
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