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 6097633 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37103940 epoch_slot_no: 211140 block_no: 6097456 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 5840 time: 2021-08-11 08:23:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe86a1466e16f150e223b1a8d91db919e4b1d9434f29898e3014efd615e3c79eeBlock Operator
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