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 6094438 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37040454 epoch_slot_no: 147654 block_no: 6094261 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 14704 time: 2021-08-10 14:45:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0279a9c338f51ee8783778a2715879942212ac2d5582cfe5b5fc0d559a9c0619Block Operator
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