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 6084336 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36835190 epoch_slot_no: 374390 block_no: 6084159 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 2206 time: 2021-08-08 05:44:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b131d57b19245a50ec8bb47e177d1d209886ca6355469b201f3cea53d3a101Block Operator
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