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 6094685 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37045399 epoch_slot_no: 152599 block_no: 6094508 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 14279 time: 2021-08-10 16:08:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92a1304372c8e2e584911c6e4f0953c91b2dcbbb46e2d64a1d7d0ce0c5943973Block Operator
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