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 6089022 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36930537 epoch_slot_no: 37737 block_no: 6088845 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 719 time: 2021-08-09 08:13:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b3d03b5d5a63b6fa98f5f5cf61ede6dd4e098ec7968153bb41583f2ce9e70fBlock Operator
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