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 6090235 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 36955005 epoch_slot_no: 62205 block_no: 6090058 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 13323 time: 2021-08-09 15:01:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf410ec8daf5f4832b7f31a5ede18df3a22777af1e8516552beaa9ea28a3ba74Block Operator
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