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 6052528 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36194938 epoch_slot_no: 166138 block_no: 6052351 slot_leader_id: 5641066 size: 5048 time: 2021-07-31 19:53:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e81e345aebc58c8bdc5c7c716def9028f4781fba2d90c112abbb21e7368358Block Operator
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