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 6106981 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37290973 epoch_slot_no: 398173 block_no: 6106804 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 9562 time: 2021-08-13 12:21:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51fcf9abcb7b7c5dd2f4f459e1da7032638f2025e1d9b26c42374697ca1307e2Block Operator
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