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 6077766 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36701770 epoch_slot_no: 240970 block_no: 6077589 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 6693 time: 2021-08-06 16:41:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c7c901a3f4dd65314b9588c9c1b24de6e58271bf65f96c3d739056c9f75e465Block Operator
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