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 6063786 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36420655 epoch_slot_no: 391855 block_no: 6063609 slot_leader_id: 5560507 size: 2910 time: 2021-08-03 10:35:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf560786d89610413325f38e5b8fd1172756e044981ee1a773cea88efec4293dcBlock Operator
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