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 6091013 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36970749 epoch_slot_no: 77949 block_no: 6090836 slot_leader_id: 5908779 size: 4147 time: 2021-08-09 19:24:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefae86d8a7884529aa6f95b7fad97dc4ac098de4be1a2784473b7ba63d0ad08fBlock Operator
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