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 6083967 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36827416 epoch_slot_no: 366616 block_no: 6083790 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 5482 time: 2021-08-08 03:35:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x096d7348a67f5861289c46b1c2e40f3eef9a6e05c7289aa0dd4a7eb469c3f1cfBlock Operator
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