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 6053073 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36205258 epoch_slot_no: 176458 block_no: 6052896 slot_leader_id: 5595021 size: 7108 time: 2021-07-31 22:45:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee881048fddb7a61dbfd37b7010f9500b6f750557ca8125e75a33203870102bBlock Operator
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