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 6054449 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36232343 epoch_slot_no: 203543 block_no: 6054272 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 5286 time: 2021-08-01 06:17:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x031cf1363bb78efbef70adb09dbb511a5cf19c4c77e51599e8ca4c8cb9420039Block Operator
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