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 6076273 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36671900 epoch_slot_no: 211100 block_no: 6076096 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 1653 time: 2021-08-06 08:23:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2174e260527bb4d6d630c3e866b6ec7312a367685ba9de83c745f0f365dd9499Block Operator
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