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 6086553 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36879987 epoch_slot_no: 419187 block_no: 6086376 slot_leader_id: 5858512 size: 4655 time: 2021-08-08 18:11:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a23235cd1e257404b0e1d275b42b1ac249391bcb7d0a47aaa390b95665a6ae8Block Operator
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