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 6096172 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 37075169 epoch_slot_no: 182369 block_no: 6095995 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 15735 time: 2021-08-11 00:24:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424e4344db703f4a4eb77c0fab2e189777bbe114d6313c525f85d95bc257ee92Block Operator
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