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 6077754 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 36701514 epoch_slot_no: 240714 block_no: 6077577 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 15232 time: 2021-08-06 16:36:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b380249fa51f4072d4d9cea5ef078cf1afa863e411fdb08cd00630ed12bd9b8Block Operator
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