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 6097620 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 37103677 epoch_slot_no: 210877 block_no: 6097443 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 38344 time: 2021-08-11 08:19:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78566faa580f286745096182e765e1394f87c6ff6a92388f65a36b27e285ec12Block Operator
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