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 6073503 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 36617580 epoch_slot_no: 156780 block_no: 6073326 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 11848 time: 2021-08-05 17:17:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67dd09612f7efc9470cd0e16ae809cf3304328c06a7ea5610e009a676739f74dBlock Operator
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