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 6057525 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36294814 epoch_slot_no: 266014 block_no: 6057348 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 5210 time: 2021-08-01 23:38:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36f802d4fa8775ea5271b64e5bb1075ac7e302aa4cc47484a237585a7d07292eBlock Operator
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