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 6061570 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 36376882 epoch_slot_no: 348082 block_no: 6061393 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 13599 time: 2021-08-02 22:26:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a98fd1146bbf5cc42b12d892c7448ee67bae3538459242b7e33820450a39e1fBlock Operator
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