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 6104550 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37242998 epoch_slot_no: 350198 block_no: 6104373 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 3338 time: 2021-08-12 23:01:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae4280c5abaf61b4d1e902aa744d04de4f92b45462aafe7b4641c2bd2ed388cbBlock Operator
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