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 6082859 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36806053 epoch_slot_no: 345253 block_no: 6082682 slot_leader_id: 5983964 size: 4903 time: 2021-08-07 21:39:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e4d1ceae75ac6a668549176e4125b1190780797e5183b7812c00104f6fad170Block Operator
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