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 6107999 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37312349 epoch_slot_no: 419549 block_no: 6107822 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 4485 time: 2021-08-13 18:17:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8c90bc7b5bc36d60250c6c544fe195a1493636a03a152d483b4b4678fcf1f22Block Operator
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