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 6072971 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36607046 epoch_slot_no: 146246 block_no: 6072794 slot_leader_id: 5679294 size: 676 time: 2021-08-05 14:22:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8acac63da651d3275cc95085fe6fb2cb80ef971d67a88659a2e5e29718c8e64aBlock Operator
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