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 6084993 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36848538 epoch_slot_no: 387738 block_no: 6084816 slot_leader_id: 5388226 size: 1891 time: 2021-08-08 09:27:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d3888f4acca3f5b121e7c2e34d6a5b15ef2b6d0174c0647b6a517cbec2852bdBlock Operator
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