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 6068537 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36516673 epoch_slot_no: 55873 block_no: 6068360 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 2178 time: 2021-08-04 13:16:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252092764002914093ac81fdde4ad5baea68d7ac4ad406e90e2f88140d1bf285Block Operator
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