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 6067517 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36496543 epoch_slot_no: 35743 block_no: 6067340 slot_leader_id: 5746332 size: 2380 time: 2021-08-04 07:40:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe239cbf3389d571a925b15d48229e75835c2ef1b3db9b785e2a10c43a5ae7cfcBlock Operator
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