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 6078680 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36720622 epoch_slot_no: 259822 block_no: 6078503 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 3734 time: 2021-08-06 21:55:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5944f6c45a991922574939bfb03b611f9e15e56741128be44d042a89443bdeBlock Operator
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