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 6091527 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36982066 epoch_slot_no: 89266 block_no: 6091350 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 7246 time: 2021-08-09 22:32:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fa583be2654e42edc00e1d8c30a89b25845a39ecf14d0f8bf434b22e9ed7a35Block Operator
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