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 6056834 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 36281497 epoch_slot_no: 252697 block_no: 6056657 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 39781 time: 2021-08-01 19:56:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394ed61e590e23b32d2409388fa5a7bd98f2d9b10f1b2b544c5893101a88e20aBlock Operator
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