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 6065446 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 36454740 epoch_slot_no: 425940 block_no: 6065269 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 10656 time: 2021-08-03 20:03:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d13273e848c72f7938811049e62cb2a3f7ab91f4ace32fe461d3e96f21ad2f3Block Operator
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