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 6055353 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36250879 epoch_slot_no: 222079 block_no: 6055176 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 1936 time: 2021-08-01 11:26:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x872cb56a00eb5480410a2852e64fe5f92cf353806b7e971e99d35e91e0a9483cBlock Operator
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