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 6064503 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36435645 epoch_slot_no: 406845 block_no: 6064326 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 1418 time: 2021-08-03 14:45:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ecf130cd765c7c46f5d56668c656b13f47df5fe4d088e33ac35cdd029cf64fBlock Operator
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