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 6086778 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 36884614 epoch_slot_no: 423814 block_no: 6086601 slot_leader_id: 4631411 size: 9844 time: 2021-08-08 19:28:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb77379121e11eb04984ac29aee244d37a122e3edbbb542ba3f413da5e50f9162Block Operator
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