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 6107996 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 37312242 epoch_slot_no: 419442 block_no: 6107819 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 13236 time: 2021-08-13 18:15:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x119958149662e3dbbe5ef96edc9f44c5e0d1bbd03b04ad0a9b5390140b173e65Block Operator
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