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 6082785 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 36804618 epoch_slot_no: 343818 block_no: 6082608 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 11094 time: 2021-08-07 21:15:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4bd014a04a95f058cdf7f722ce1cf46b437f31d71a8f0209232046d62bd7869Block Operator
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