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 6089729 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 36944958 epoch_slot_no: 52158 block_no: 6089552 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 19149 time: 2021-08-09 12:14:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x461ef900f93bf23f3c115bc4c9211892079839ae189cb5180d2f042616085920Block Operator
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