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 6057249 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36289302 epoch_slot_no: 260502 block_no: 6057072 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 8575 time: 2021-08-01 22:06:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd54c58ce29910aaa13930b420131825ae35a8fab3af8ca6469ed64124e06d3bBlock Operator
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