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 6089953 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 36949586 epoch_slot_no: 56786 block_no: 6089776 slot_leader_id: 5756814 size: 12023 time: 2021-08-09 13:31:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf53dfb2bd7e313b6fc17e71c2d63e9df20f2972fab22c0cf8ad0c793545956Block Operator
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