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 6055489 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36253520 epoch_slot_no: 224720 block_no: 6055312 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 2957 time: 2021-08-01 12:10:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170b20d889e713b98cfac674f2da45193ce3a51fb8ec9af6b4fd6b57d6543ec2Block Operator
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