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 6084990 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36848512 epoch_slot_no: 387712 block_no: 6084813 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 6347 time: 2021-08-08 09:26:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb337a8cb81ad08de8224d745b7f928a5f4f1c598d9e12e906dec8bda6b85667fBlock Operator
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