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 6072953 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36606684 epoch_slot_no: 145884 block_no: 6072776 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 1214 time: 2021-08-05 14:16:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x439f9c0a0ec247e31a517a3613599816c57604ef54cd30e6f2a53a827dd8a48bBlock Operator
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