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 6056037 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 36265289 epoch_slot_no: 236489 block_no: 6055860 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 24050 time: 2021-08-01 15:26:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc580ac1c8d0782737c8d9c663c6b5ecb78a9f95a56dfb900ec01d65cfe07dba1Block Operator
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