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 6105325 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37258750 epoch_slot_no: 365950 block_no: 6105148 slot_leader_id: 5862304 size: 1710 time: 2021-08-13 03:24:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeee17a549981eb5f1046bc8e28e124d104118732e3eac62e607c1efcc820c48dBlock Operator
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