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 6073484 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36617016 epoch_slot_no: 156216 block_no: 6073307 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 3567 time: 2021-08-05 17:08:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee8159d861bdef7b0060e48dc61da7c886d95afb8c2da8618a625fe8164121fbBlock Operator
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