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 6078661 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 36720239 epoch_slot_no: 259439 block_no: 6078484 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 13445 time: 2021-08-06 21:48:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4067b066ae6abe093fc8eb03edd5f1a274c2a3be44aff762060129946824a806Block Operator
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