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 6065121 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 36448196 epoch_slot_no: 419396 block_no: 6064944 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 13166 time: 2021-08-03 18:14:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0094763f27c5916c20879f77a587c4b440cf60bd3fad17fd2ccac0bd4de68d1cBlock Operator
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