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 6079715 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36742669 epoch_slot_no: 281869 block_no: 6079538 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 14521 time: 2021-08-07 04:02:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f6217fb2a97987f0025648583bb82a9d7c83a4df5f3debc2910b600f6091784Block Operator
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