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 6091097 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36972514 epoch_slot_no: 79714 block_no: 6090920 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 3312 time: 2021-08-09 19:53:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe98f3654b09fdd1d6f4a557dde3fb2068143d5677937145e118b43c2be9399f0Block Operator
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