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 6084628 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36840944 epoch_slot_no: 380144 block_no: 6084451 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 1873 time: 2021-08-08 07:20:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30ddb5963c5661bb91257e5e3da537855ae625e0e4b05e445bed86e87a28b4fbBlock Operator
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