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 6074125 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36629236 epoch_slot_no: 168436 block_no: 6073948 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 6710 time: 2021-08-05 20:32:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5469ad2433d5b5b80a8255af41b13b8d06b5ff2ec5aff24941354a61384cc7b6Block Operator
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