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 6063528 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36415401 epoch_slot_no: 386601 block_no: 6063351 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 9385 time: 2021-08-03 09:08:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e3e4f28fc6aa7d99a1337ac395dce0495b9dfd0de053e0b15e73c9498f8bfe6Block Operator
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