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 6071242 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 36571392 epoch_slot_no: 110592 block_no: 6071065 slot_leader_id: 6041545 size: 7621 time: 2021-08-05 04:28:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f64d92265060547a6a01d66940ee51c9d40352bc5e98ead2d05fd49777917c7Block Operator
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