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 6053284 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36209556 epoch_slot_no: 180756 block_no: 6053107 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 3489 time: 2021-07-31 23:57:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1367eaaccd95e2493bcdc80aa219e935de118051a966d553dc2db1c16fa270eBlock Operator
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