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 6096759 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37086718 epoch_slot_no: 193918 block_no: 6096582 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 5738 time: 2021-08-11 03:36:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd61921f6934284adf20bfc15478d4021978846a1dec466824f086a9014a6baBlock Operator
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