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 6091908 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36989958 epoch_slot_no: 97158 block_no: 6091731 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 6518 time: 2021-08-10 00:44:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b163f0aad1ea13d263ad88cccb5adf6e6994bdc86ea3a5f0dbaebeeb0865071Block Operator
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