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 6055177 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 36247601 epoch_slot_no: 218801 block_no: 6055000 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 21703 time: 2021-08-01 10:31:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a005a042e81cacfa796b398e419cce0de7be0ec7748ebf8ce6802a0daf774a5Block Operator
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