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 6084690 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36842400 epoch_slot_no: 381600 block_no: 6084513 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 2912 time: 2021-08-08 07:44:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66289e7162c9fd42b58258e45e700c9c8cd15d313ba62dafea8edeec74a19deaBlock Operator
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