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 6054372 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36231050 epoch_slot_no: 202250 block_no: 6054195 slot_leader_id: 4890385 size: 2538 time: 2021-08-01 05:55:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ac77f2975321680da53ee099d8bd3ada6d12455f3721114fabdcbca3509f7cdBlock Operator
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