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 6086681 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36882510 epoch_slot_no: 421710 block_no: 6086504 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 4094 time: 2021-08-08 18:53:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd64c75368106644cf6c67b7572a6192b885b96542f8c65758f4ba0f897c71d69Block Operator
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