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 6072667 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 36601070 epoch_slot_no: 140270 block_no: 6072490 slot_leader_id: 4600730 size: 11411 time: 2021-08-05 12:42:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1cc1525e7576e5c31672dc3e08cbec4eb002b06f7f19050efaeb2406457b485Block Operator
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