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 6063502 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36414816 epoch_slot_no: 386016 block_no: 6063325 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 2702 time: 2021-08-03 08:58:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b1605e8df343baaa9f6c7d100d47e1f4764359166d663c24fd14cf0fa39952aBlock Operator
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