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 6089498 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36940613 epoch_slot_no: 47813 block_no: 6089321 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 2529 time: 2021-08-09 11:01:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2afc550d3b23bcb6f2e2b609ec0dfca522a5e1fe9c83773092a40c597e98d6bBlock Operator
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