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 6073174 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36611110 epoch_slot_no: 150310 block_no: 6072997 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 2190 time: 2021-08-05 15:30:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa17ea2d3837b029a7909b9c44b3995b6669d3f3eb81bde00891b668038d6d0ccBlock Operator
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