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 6105981 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37271603 epoch_slot_no: 378803 block_no: 6105804 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 2974 time: 2021-08-13 06:58:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62eebe057c2c5e132ead2efe46860e962cc391819f5f2cf5e045749fc5972d1Block Operator
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