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 6087613 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36901017 epoch_slot_no: 8217 block_no: 6087436 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 4020 time: 2021-08-09 00:01:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd953bc6f60f2e0fdb22bb19e90ba97a9a7ee37a9562b2791c4a5bc4258f968e5Block Operator
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