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 6063013 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36405425 epoch_slot_no: 376625 block_no: 6062836 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 5567 time: 2021-08-03 06:21:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x042998bd291ea7a322b9d099019ac62764caf01e5a0546cd6f8408880c7d34a6Block Operator
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