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 6064318 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36431633 epoch_slot_no: 402833 block_no: 6064141 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 6397 time: 2021-08-03 13:38:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2455dde6093a64cb145e81776bfab06dadf15906c12be73e13ccb131f51cdd92Block Operator
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