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 6096643 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37084384 epoch_slot_no: 191584 block_no: 6096466 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 3583 time: 2021-08-11 02:57:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d2af48a858ccabea6f93042286542ba984e428313d42584061e8e44ce077e9aBlock Operator
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