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 6065772 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 36461332 epoch_slot_no: 532 block_no: 6065595 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 11066 time: 2021-08-03 21:53:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0a71fe03c6cfd65a75d1e68013643ba9db8d9cd13619de632f5fa5ac07f69dBlock Operator
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