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 6082539 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 36799754 epoch_slot_no: 338954 block_no: 6082362 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 6764 time: 2021-08-07 19:54:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11b14ff2fd4e4e11e6754e15e8aa5b9703968fcdb53f9a12c038f72011ce66c5Block Operator
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