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 6105430 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37260980 epoch_slot_no: 368180 block_no: 6105253 slot_leader_id: 5438672 size: 10401 time: 2021-08-13 04:01:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6573a0ded5edcdfbb760b78dfeec5544d0b095f25df7eae72fd5c82c339e32eBlock Operator
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