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 6057435 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36293155 epoch_slot_no: 264355 block_no: 6057258 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 5512 time: 2021-08-01 23:10:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86c5b4655d284278788bdb72ebcd0c485e9a46359a3e37b6fbe2f3795cdf50a8Block Operator
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