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 6107488 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 37301951 epoch_slot_no: 409151 block_no: 6107311 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 12867 time: 2021-08-13 15:24:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x002676056363d4c2ce8f973ac9dba04e5af65612e4571a9be83d54918c1a3b86Block Operator
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