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 6069504 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36536236 epoch_slot_no: 75436 block_no: 6069327 slot_leader_id: 5459521 size: 1867 time: 2021-08-04 18:42:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e0931db1abd2d629918fe35b97c5625119418833a26e028a6c1d005ac638b39Block Operator
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