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 6082304 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36794402 epoch_slot_no: 333602 block_no: 6082127 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 1279 time: 2021-08-07 18:24:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa412225977607dcfc3d383c0d642f439e7b4717de30141270f79cb00952c6efBlock Operator
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