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 6094058 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37033265 epoch_slot_no: 140465 block_no: 6093881 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 12438 time: 2021-08-10 12:45:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x008cb7139a5bf38123470f69df833fd2cca7b4281d3bc0d39530b6fc34f1f412Block Operator
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