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 6097306 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 37097820 epoch_slot_no: 205020 block_no: 6097129 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 1220 time: 2021-08-11 06:41:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd649cd5f17e26d183975e1d34e79397fc06e544f38a0e8a49ea573f65c3c5458Block Operator
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