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 6064634 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36438363 epoch_slot_no: 409563 block_no: 6064457 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 4203 time: 2021-08-03 15:30:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19ae6ca86b0e811c657ba50c1c2a0bc8b8bc84d150901b229b756ec368b672a1Block Operator
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