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 6085886 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36867209 epoch_slot_no: 406409 block_no: 6085709 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 3460 time: 2021-08-08 14:38:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8789720e0ac42a4e097cfa00ac105b1e3b99a4884443cbbd3563e938c5bd47dBlock Operator
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