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 6094501 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 37041640 epoch_slot_no: 148840 block_no: 6094324 slot_leader_id: 5609024 size: 20088 time: 2021-08-10 15:05:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f14d9eada42c3f118c97a5e2dcd75ad53cd9cedbe708a177192fe9ed10cc483Block Operator
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