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 6088560 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36921091 epoch_slot_no: 28291 block_no: 6088383 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 10257 time: 2021-08-09 05:36:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x649dba5dfe73ed78f7a50049d3a2b58f2877c96068f57e77c7b25328e70d5f63Block Operator
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