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 6052277 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 36189259 epoch_slot_no: 160459 block_no: 6052100 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 13613 time: 2021-07-31 18:19:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42d34f44ee02d215b3a864fef876c567e4961228f6b54fa612c98852b5b75d8aBlock Operator
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