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 6105781 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37267955 epoch_slot_no: 375155 block_no: 6105604 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 7232 time: 2021-08-13 05:57:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23357e59331647c8d61327e298f2990b664d1e98511040dd5585fd074b4e2318Block Operator
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