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 6083981 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36827790 epoch_slot_no: 366990 block_no: 6083804 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 3173 time: 2021-08-08 03:41:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42dc7c8aa3a1728304e0a031e900b3f16787a2bd4bf983c503b98c005403ff7aBlock Operator
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