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 6086956 Details
Epoch: 282 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36887903 epoch_slot_no: 427103 block_no: 6086779 slot_leader_id: 5960966 size: 6988 time: 2021-08-08 20:23:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b8a44d4f579543fd134e6e0fd9dbfbdfad398fccceb052c08fe3be0ece1c7d7Block Operator
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