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 6081419 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36776849 epoch_slot_no: 316049 block_no: 6081242 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 10497 time: 2021-08-07 13:32:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x746cc0b0287a64f38962937085167ba1ff46582c588827a1057e932f29489707Block Operator
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