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 6062937 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36403784 epoch_slot_no: 374984 block_no: 6062760 slot_leader_id: 6044420 size: 2177 time: 2021-08-03 05:54:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a91eff2ed33c845af7bacff37549c61cad992bdc5814c3c65ca4bdfc8a84e1Block Operator
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