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 6094982 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37051150 epoch_slot_no: 158350 block_no: 6094805 slot_leader_id: 5705796 size: 5847 time: 2021-08-10 17:44:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd65eac80262df32cced84eea73ed8a3d4f4027bab7a6ed75d8505a726101db01Block Operator
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