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 6080989 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36767751 epoch_slot_no: 306951 block_no: 6080812 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 1108 time: 2021-08-07 11:00:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7386276961a3a61c9b04ed0d8e6c805639f7fd4577541da36d34bcc44143f134Block Operator
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