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 6094517 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37041995 epoch_slot_no: 149195 block_no: 6094340 slot_leader_id: 5641066 size: 2844 time: 2021-08-10 15:11:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fe9f24b3534b06111f20ce5fa96a58dff76b7352e2feaf24a35e7723598e990Block Operator
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