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 6104131 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37235147 epoch_slot_no: 342347 block_no: 6103954 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 3989 time: 2021-08-12 20:50:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe650a1781613583a02db090d6e2e88603c048fefa59f92a581e633266f2f40Block Operator
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