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 6105380 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 37260039 epoch_slot_no: 367239 block_no: 6105203 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 44466 time: 2021-08-13 03:45:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f95261dccdfbeb5633503c4422c9ab21911e35803528c36f621ea467b0ba524Block Operator
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