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 6066772 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 36481446 epoch_slot_no: 20646 block_no: 6066595 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 20853 time: 2021-08-04 03:28:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeafe7b5826b506d0609c0938e5a86e9dc7a4f38616e61356b8b85754f7c41fecBlock Operator
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