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 6107002 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 37291598 epoch_slot_no: 398798 block_no: 6106825 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 10586 time: 2021-08-13 12:31:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be960aebd7ee42500a713b5afec6d1b9dbe95aed07c11ccf80e2143d6f4e0c5Block Operator
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