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 6057638 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 36297158 epoch_slot_no: 268358 block_no: 6057461 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 25655 time: 2021-08-02 00:17:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1550f24485bf0603ca2607ae95e6327e245ae00b1bfa2b381946552aa3e393dBlock Operator
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