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 6096377 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37078922 epoch_slot_no: 186122 block_no: 6096200 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 3444 time: 2021-08-11 01:26:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a773e363737f19000525ec0fdca7e524e095f350c5834d7ac7140a4ac9f2eb3Block Operator
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