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 6091973 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36991224 epoch_slot_no: 98424 block_no: 6091796 slot_leader_id: 5451566 size: 8070 time: 2021-08-10 01:05:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc6fae021eafc84bc1db501cd9ab044ef267eb94dbb790fa4a86a006d328014Block Operator
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