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 6094948 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 37050675 epoch_slot_no: 157875 block_no: 6094771 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 25322 time: 2021-08-10 17:36:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc22f30cdcb64d72f5fdaa1eca8d2acbc6c3b340bcdd654f3e6d8362735588efdBlock Operator
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