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 6108954 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37331391 epoch_slot_no: 6591 block_no: 6108777 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 5114 time: 2021-08-13 23:34:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f62e9342566774da9f27b8ab5cd9379fd4485aa2d8c5a0a5690ab1bbf159feBlock Operator
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