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 6099957 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37149976 epoch_slot_no: 257176 block_no: 6099780 slot_leader_id: 4794941 size: 15019 time: 2021-08-11 21:11:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa9ccb7d67959351c54213e43209af5afc913ae911fa45b70f67b00dd36d332Block Operator
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