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 6068585 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36517663 epoch_slot_no: 56863 block_no: 6068408 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 2300 time: 2021-08-04 13:32:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aff99a61538ac67a4b3c9ccf1a093f131a1046d814e5d54bab459b63df675ccBlock Operator
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