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 6090868 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36967681 epoch_slot_no: 74881 block_no: 6090691 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 6150 time: 2021-08-09 18:32:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4bd1e5698d24075103c9949ad8e17620ad531216c583b9945c26e5ccb2b0f98Block Operator
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