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 6069242 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36530872 epoch_slot_no: 70072 block_no: 6069065 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 5719 time: 2021-08-04 17:12:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa156e1b84c18d1f6b5783d68ef8d8872a1e07dbbfbd3c6c3570820b6340c6703Block Operator
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