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 6090577 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36961671 epoch_slot_no: 68871 block_no: 6090400 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 7092 time: 2021-08-09 16:52:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadd6a491830378b0a2a5184811a225f438112213629a911a0e9b4d202caaaba1Block Operator
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