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 6074503 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36636557 epoch_slot_no: 175757 block_no: 6074326 slot_leader_id: 5738716 size: 6747 time: 2021-08-05 22:34:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd59d0e4c81ea48e8d42db009a79287410771f64dc43364c7299e8b0b8cbeff4Block Operator
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