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 6089084 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 36931920 epoch_slot_no: 39120 block_no: 6088907 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 11199 time: 2021-08-09 08:36:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd49c598e3342637a7c6096d8e2cf47e0ad15014751ea5a7f0d0daa9c44d323d7Block Operator
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