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 6056339 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 36271585 epoch_slot_no: 242785 block_no: 6056162 slot_leader_id: 6056339 size: 9752 time: 2021-08-01 17:11:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x183ac88f258eebeb33c2f91fb8dfaec00771955f8cfb7788725c418f0520c0a8Block Operator
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