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 6067599 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36498223 epoch_slot_no: 37423 block_no: 6067422 slot_leader_id: 5153012 size: 4731 time: 2021-08-04 08:08:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47e30a5a2d7bf206e42f6cc0401da9d6c2dd6c559fac648317ad6b22af5638cbBlock Operator
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