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 6105396 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37260275 epoch_slot_no: 367475 block_no: 6105219 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 3281 time: 2021-08-13 03:49:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78c5bbaf73f75d9cd3d4c00947749d8650f3d6e2547e45c2a36c25708d44c6c8Block Operator
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