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 6091222 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 36975676 epoch_slot_no: 82876 block_no: 6091045 slot_leader_id: 5862304 size: 17625 time: 2021-08-09 20:46:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3054f3c2707ebb1bf6b8b4564a3c3ae6e69205d3b5e90336fbea3f52918dcb5Block Operator
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