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 6100170 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 37153968 epoch_slot_no: 261168 block_no: 6099993 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 21311 time: 2021-08-11 22:17:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a0666f981d8f84504bc6e752c7c906bfc5fb3db7eadedd7d74fa5a92c05fb1Block Operator
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