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 6087550 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 36899855 epoch_slot_no: 7055 block_no: 6087373 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 10868 time: 2021-08-08 23:42:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe19f5ac6d02552b458500bc36c7a96b926d44199d1e7e1dace4151803977130eBlock Operator
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