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 6055448 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 36252705 epoch_slot_no: 223905 block_no: 6055271 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 9617 time: 2021-08-01 11:56:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22f6cb863553d7f899cdb627fe4d17c32057fb08ad06da2f32e280de61bac9e0Block Operator
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