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 6079625 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 36740686 epoch_slot_no: 279886 block_no: 6079448 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 15905 time: 2021-08-07 03:29:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15077299d51a67c56d28d6ed3b509c02e82e30fe9ca0deee2f367b92c0e4a5deBlock Operator
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