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 6056457 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36274108 epoch_slot_no: 245308 block_no: 6056280 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 3348 time: 2021-08-01 17:53:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e29d7296ff3cd54ef9140462f9b3cecb4c3e5715484d8687eea1095cd4dc4bfBlock Operator
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