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 6070300 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 36552704 epoch_slot_no: 91904 block_no: 6070123 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 8243 time: 2021-08-04 23:16:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f4c99190ab2f5ec6606f088b16774823b49fa60304033d501a8f2d31d3f05d3Block Operator
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