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 6072544 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36598520 epoch_slot_no: 137720 block_no: 6072367 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 5168 time: 2021-08-05 12:00:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56d9706c01202c36fb0cefa65b88cd2bdd7f6ed4529ad3ace161f232902fa1a7Block Operator
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