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 6078558 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36717902 epoch_slot_no: 257102 block_no: 6078381 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 1534 time: 2021-08-06 21:09:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b3ead62509ecc960d021b3a59d84b8e148ac2b756e9eb4683e00f3341666c5Block Operator
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