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 6107618 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37304479 epoch_slot_no: 411679 block_no: 6107441 slot_leader_id: 5695842 size: 11477 time: 2021-08-13 16:06:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d63c81cc83a8a3bed4c99eb5f0919d84129ec9184878fb6a0418e56160045eBlock Operator
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