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 6053990 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 36223268 epoch_slot_no: 194468 block_no: 6053813 slot_leader_id: 6053990 size: 21667 time: 2021-08-01 03:45:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15bfc3025959a20e03006cf903131d014359a3bb205a756ff4427ba44b52ee82Block Operator
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