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 6061252 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36370074 epoch_slot_no: 341274 block_no: 6061075 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 4003 time: 2021-08-02 20:32:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac9eb77524f1124b71dcbc26103d5a822471d5618538f0cd22af2aa504f4081fBlock Operator
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