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 6068601 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 36517977 epoch_slot_no: 57177 block_no: 6068424 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 18372 time: 2021-08-04 13:37:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864134190ca902870d8d41d68020d681cfb34f8c7fea0fc1e1821191b80612ddBlock Operator
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