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 6081838 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36784792 epoch_slot_no: 323992 block_no: 6081661 slot_leader_id: 5894770 size: 2954 time: 2021-08-07 15:44:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cef93fbd04d4b4173f18ff4c12fa1a81d0e00159a66fa37e7d95f157251c417Block Operator
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