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 6057884 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36302042 epoch_slot_no: 273242 block_no: 6057707 slot_leader_id: 5593318 size: 6337 time: 2021-08-02 01:38:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3f48998b84332bfa651570326f8e12ec510ada6d14f6fe6c97ee8627d9262aBlock Operator
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