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 6055641 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 36256789 epoch_slot_no: 227989 block_no: 6055464 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 31283 time: 2021-08-01 13:04:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7544b4bacdf5f4e3905f4696b3c610b17fe3a3e3795c0d2f8ac47a6974b256bBlock Operator
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