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 6068711 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36520239 epoch_slot_no: 59439 block_no: 6068534 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 11442 time: 2021-08-04 14:15:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x627c248f641c55cace1ba6e6356e94f2a3d72de79224853cb10675ec54009bfaBlock Operator
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