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 6107209 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 37296164 epoch_slot_no: 403364 block_no: 6107032 slot_leader_id: 5900283 size: 276 time: 2021-08-13 13:47:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b6d56b1e2511637191e1ca763bb57f75be3d196d2ffda58c42ab4a1570f5d3bBlock Operator
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