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 6076647 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36679529 epoch_slot_no: 218729 block_no: 6076470 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 4055 time: 2021-08-06 10:30:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2547d54ca2966fc020661a951ac40055b5d06ef1365615d68910b2498faf81c9Block Operator
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