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 6078778 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 36722811 epoch_slot_no: 262011 block_no: 6078601 slot_leader_id: 5753750 size: 28947 time: 2021-08-06 22:31:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2bbfa90c9f8fe54fc69b934fcb60f2396d1c9f313813487538ebbb822bccb0dBlock Operator
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