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 6094538 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37042449 epoch_slot_no: 149649 block_no: 6094361 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 20864 time: 2021-08-10 15:19:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30646c223967ccaf0f27391ee7b5a742dfc6bba6bf99a353aa93ae4696d98c38Block Operator
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