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 6087542 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36899697 epoch_slot_no: 6897 block_no: 6087365 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 11346 time: 2021-08-08 23:39:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f8bbb5266d07d8081ab05a4064cf58f5ce6d1a2920f59c4814cf6f484e5d520Block Operator
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