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 6076370 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 36673980 epoch_slot_no: 213180 block_no: 6076193 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 22729 time: 2021-08-06 08:57:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742f353a7b28fd84c0d92764b72e6290ede1357138b06422ca4cce297f6fed83Block Operator
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