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 6062369 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36392568 epoch_slot_no: 363768 block_no: 6062192 slot_leader_id: 5156956 size: 5670 time: 2021-08-03 02:47:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f6daa06a78aace310f09b790cde4ec95db3a5e4f8db0f382e1a68f10a0997b1Block Operator
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