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 6104868 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37249260 epoch_slot_no: 356460 block_no: 6104691 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 18350 time: 2021-08-13 00:45:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x444eee1997d4eea53e8155fe9449fb08bd5e530919146c1cdc55adb55f6ed6beBlock Operator
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