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 6083629 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36820180 epoch_slot_no: 359380 block_no: 6083452 slot_leader_id: 5498086 size: 4821 time: 2021-08-08 01:34:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x428b5fe1d7e95932d100c36afdbba26e750ad747c2da70fe2686193051988b3aBlock Operator
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