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 6096553 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37082340 epoch_slot_no: 189540 block_no: 6096376 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 4329 time: 2021-08-11 02:23:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0f59f45432dd6f85237e12390b339368ded83f7da518cfc5155b2afdd96a0d4Block Operator
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