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 6081331 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36774739 epoch_slot_no: 313939 block_no: 6081154 slot_leader_id: 5575588 size: 5769 time: 2021-08-07 12:57:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9938b781e50a312e763bbb1d0772a8bd4801cdc98cb7500ae598430bea7a14c9Block Operator
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