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 6076841 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36683274 epoch_slot_no: 222474 block_no: 6076664 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 3493 time: 2021-08-06 11:32:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x065713333fcad077ba21aa1c36237982587b0676f0e13da1113ac7449d713646Block Operator
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