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 6078484 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36716773 epoch_slot_no: 255973 block_no: 6078307 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 1514 time: 2021-08-06 20:51:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a165e9be69b53ac7466e4f411e073e0bbf1dc9533f7f9903c55ddc574e9c57dBlock Operator
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