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 6109413 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37340157 epoch_slot_no: 15357 block_no: 6109236 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 7986 time: 2021-08-14 02:00:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68e5371ca842824a8ab1498c2557f9838475a3d40840e34286a7671887fe5cf5Block Operator
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