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 6086031 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 36870077 epoch_slot_no: 409277 block_no: 6085854 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 10002 time: 2021-08-08 15:26:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a0607f0d171d5eedc4a91ce76ea86ee3b09d8aadea70932177c1878b6e791eBlock Operator
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