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 6057777 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36299878 epoch_slot_no: 271078 block_no: 6057600 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 3977 time: 2021-08-02 01:02:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2185e70b6c570f607f743be9e17f830fed4362f14bb750e80da9251f3865bba6Block Operator
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