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 6106807 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 37287394 epoch_slot_no: 394594 block_no: 6106630 slot_leader_id: 5605351 size: 313 time: 2021-08-13 11:21:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3782689183c74dae2d96835a20b303a55d445168b1e48d51f98e4f2f7bd30acBlock Operator
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