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 6064959 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 36445016 epoch_slot_no: 416216 block_no: 6064782 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 33416 time: 2021-08-03 17:21:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94660b0d07c6144d33cb75ba19a6547dd10abcc3c1f9c0afa8ff3b37914eec4aBlock Operator
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