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 6084158 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36831516 epoch_slot_no: 370716 block_no: 6083981 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 1145 time: 2021-08-08 04:43:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x862d8ca065b35ae821a6d5d433c35bca3338e3efe84b6ddfbcab9806b72fd880Block Operator
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