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 6084164 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 36831632 epoch_slot_no: 370832 block_no: 6083987 slot_leader_id: 5122618 size: 15505 time: 2021-08-08 04:45:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1586ead56fa09c297db51439092239dc9abc4ec5cf16c99f9a86b8142820c288Block Operator
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