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 6095932 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37069908 epoch_slot_no: 177108 block_no: 6095755 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 3505 time: 2021-08-10 22:56:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc13da7acaf83c34aaf42fc5806044d11dd4f3956493829157755293c2809bc20Block Operator
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