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 6063624 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 36417321 epoch_slot_no: 388521 block_no: 6063447 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 410 time: 2021-08-03 09:40:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe5e48eb6cbea5d5a08b04d6930069146b9414431ba37f477f1fa7feaa949b7Block Operator
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