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 6071105 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36568690 epoch_slot_no: 107890 block_no: 6070928 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 17069 time: 2021-08-05 03:43:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a599ebc57e09c8c6323d5dff8c739041ad2db07aeb519bc36a0056701f7796dBlock Operator
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