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 6109593 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37343868 epoch_slot_no: 19068 block_no: 6109416 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 12056 time: 2021-08-14 03:02:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x792165d86b359e35a0744f8b410329475061c13ae6e1b263ee6210e0100e0ccfBlock Operator
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