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 6051116 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36167539 epoch_slot_no: 138739 block_no: 6050939 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 1295 time: 2021-07-31 12:17:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d17a10b9d51524104bb42e6761e244438ef8f3e324d0bc10e69cdef8158403Block Operator
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