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 6071964 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36586124 epoch_slot_no: 125324 block_no: 6071787 slot_leader_id: 5365163 size: 11155 time: 2021-08-05 08:33:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x565508418460be28f782732c1a48143969b357143e71f33f79d6a19551e9b8e2Block Operator
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