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 6090354 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36957040 epoch_slot_no: 64240 block_no: 6090177 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 7802 time: 2021-08-09 15:35:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8a3eb21ddb5330e89ec5ad298ff0a213184f912bfab06d305d7df62516edabaBlock Operator
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