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 6062475 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36394679 epoch_slot_no: 365879 block_no: 6062298 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 13207 time: 2021-08-03 03:22:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92bdf41cb7c94fedc3bd5e6bb89338e02416256cd1fc577bafad8e0664f2aa6cBlock Operator
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