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 6105485 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37262273 epoch_slot_no: 369473 block_no: 6105308 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 3454 time: 2021-08-13 04:22:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de2d0195d1cccd7977dc49834ae1867ceb6e9c1632f1ea198fce18edcf836c1Block Operator
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