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 6062886 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 36402550 epoch_slot_no: 373750 block_no: 6062709 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 2066 time: 2021-08-03 05:34:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83db28b4ea0d19521cc3097a66c5a2d26e864c437c4960e5d77473dcc9618c92Block Operator
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