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 6054102 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36225429 epoch_slot_no: 196629 block_no: 6053925 slot_leader_id: 5738716 size: 5498 time: 2021-08-01 04:22:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bbc6d0989188732dd23282e6b2be265b4b922aecae243b96dbf18c8e8da8259Block Operator
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