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 6050909 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 36163459 epoch_slot_no: 134659 block_no: 6050732 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 11293 time: 2021-07-31 11:09:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57898cd13d672ba8d27b6184abaaaf7fbcd6c0be02ab1af0691c8c639f963a00Block Operator
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