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 6082195 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36791982 epoch_slot_no: 331182 block_no: 6082018 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 13636 time: 2021-08-07 17:44:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc56638489f5a45d9585f6ac005a2f37e9df98ad99f3fb62ab3bc83a4033b7fBlock Operator
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