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 6068795 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 36521839 epoch_slot_no: 61039 block_no: 6068618 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 9983 time: 2021-08-04 14:42:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04a49b9b1872db6804587daa703e3110089dadbeb66c77fba8619c2b6966c7cBlock Operator
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