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 6052068 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36185286 epoch_slot_no: 156486 block_no: 6051891 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 3295 time: 2021-07-31 17:12:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc22e1deac68f9241771f74972ee4cd855411b08dd7c7b8f0f85402961da8f39bBlock Operator
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