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 6092909 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37010218 epoch_slot_no: 117418 block_no: 6092732 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 17924 time: 2021-08-10 06:21:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e9841707d9968a69426b8fc11ff9e6b97f8146d6554fbbe80b4141f1023655cBlock Operator
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