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 6108259 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37317159 epoch_slot_no: 424359 block_no: 6108082 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 58625 time: 2021-08-13 19:37:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbac4b14ab292acdda84f08fb15562c289ffebb1fc0e404275ff3405bd6bf69fbBlock Operator
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