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 6073602 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 36619613 epoch_slot_no: 158813 block_no: 6073425 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 17714 time: 2021-08-05 17:51:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f89c13f17fe5d79a858adf1daec94872bda8f2d9913e7ee4b7585233582d2ebBlock Operator
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