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 6104557 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37243130 epoch_slot_no: 350330 block_no: 6104380 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 11790 time: 2021-08-12 23:03:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a5ace5f5b7065e620c6aa5829d13e83e330441749038a050bc90e44261399e0Block Operator
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