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 6108553 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 37323507 epoch_slot_no: 430707 block_no: 6108376 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 25203 time: 2021-08-13 21:23:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc438f888cd0889eeca94c18d48eedb3e6767e479d4fbb7cdb8b72a32623f7815Block Operator
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