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 6081533 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36778871 epoch_slot_no: 318071 block_no: 6081356 slot_leader_id: 5684035 size: 10581 time: 2021-08-07 14:06:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f384e1d76dbb7b54c9a46a03f4be5adb9367eb4ef77fed8c88de3a59c29cf53Block Operator
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