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 6056105 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36266563 epoch_slot_no: 237763 block_no: 6055928 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 9641 time: 2021-08-01 15:47:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f10c6dc90173701f8866fc1f20d01289246eaa756803c23fbc38dcb377535aBlock Operator
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