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 6076373 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 36674108 epoch_slot_no: 213308 block_no: 6076196 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 9126 time: 2021-08-06 08:59:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00189689cf9593307815a35ae4979d23f54cfc7e96cd8cdf111ad034cc56b518Block Operator
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