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 6088943 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 36929013 epoch_slot_no: 36213 block_no: 6088766 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 15192 time: 2021-08-09 07:48:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38358a33a6cf0223ca555b16a3f0cc392cda5611240ec1731cbf907da2f477a7Block Operator
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