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 6076391 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36674426 epoch_slot_no: 213626 block_no: 6076214 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 6541 time: 2021-08-06 09:05:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e479872ebd33ba66244869d4e8084a3950019a7f1f756c132b5639c32725c2Block Operator
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