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 6104329 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37238629 epoch_slot_no: 345829 block_no: 6104152 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 7418 time: 2021-08-12 21:48:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcae7ec1e012d3e04cbbb72a07749c9f48e00fd2b4e9617992254b5eb4398217Block Operator
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