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 6067333 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36492946 epoch_slot_no: 32146 block_no: 6067156 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 14327 time: 2021-08-04 06:40:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13aec74fd5429b1626ff2828a039e7d6734fda373fe853e49c28d9e169fbda8dBlock Operator
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