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 6077686 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 36700230 epoch_slot_no: 239430 block_no: 6077509 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 16999 time: 2021-08-06 16:15:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37da299f843fbc346db3ba6d3bd0d10f5f3c8410d8fde3e0612be94470eff7b8Block Operator
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