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 6089067 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36931409 epoch_slot_no: 38609 block_no: 6088890 slot_leader_id: 5979614 size: 9132 time: 2021-08-09 08:28:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ea5cd653ac5ae0c44854a42f3a8717afe6d9f643141462d2e8035ffee3b8b6Block Operator
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