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 6084205 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 36832544 epoch_slot_no: 371744 block_no: 6084028 slot_leader_id: 4988741 size: 13493 time: 2021-08-08 05:00:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf47b9aadc1a739b2906467afc84ef05c4ca4d5594dbebbc1d83e03205046ca19Block Operator
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