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 6076203 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36670326 epoch_slot_no: 209526 block_no: 6076026 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 5356 time: 2021-08-06 07:56:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x382f380649703f4bd66024f1537cf243b83e43a1543f2e7daeaeeadf8c97e05bBlock Operator
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