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 6107015 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 37291965 epoch_slot_no: 399165 block_no: 6106838 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 11801 time: 2021-08-13 12:37:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cb5209904df0e6c2e7b50c84af5619e3a0969c3440f47b273e235d2a2a6b0c8Block Operator
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