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 6056555 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36276039 epoch_slot_no: 247239 block_no: 6056378 slot_leader_id: 5493569 size: 5615 time: 2021-08-01 18:25:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb29b2eb2b4054d64c30199e348eda51d4db1db92b2454031056788137d1533e1Block Operator
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