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 6075064 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36647760 epoch_slot_no: 186960 block_no: 6074887 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 7130 time: 2021-08-06 01:40:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97986f13e64f24b2b4776651324247e7fd2d822fbe3391271e267c954a9fd832Block Operator
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