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 6072689 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 36601681 epoch_slot_no: 140881 block_no: 6072512 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 8426 time: 2021-08-05 12:52:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c5c05c8cefbee64de666985afc325e88c5925600fe463361ab0278ae5906d65Block Operator
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