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 6066188 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 36469458 epoch_slot_no: 8658 block_no: 6066011 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 20287 time: 2021-08-04 00:09:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d8799de91c2d2de02e4eea57058ba34e6b3960fa432c2b77a5b4a7e7b96e999Block Operator
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