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 6068698 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36519905 epoch_slot_no: 59105 block_no: 6068521 slot_leader_id: 5240097 size: 10279 time: 2021-08-04 14:09:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ea6caee69f644106633d8f362cf3fbf596d5db0f22eec69843736cf34a732f1Block Operator
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