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 6058008 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36304408 epoch_slot_no: 275608 block_no: 6057831 slot_leader_id: 6058008 size: 6762 time: 2021-08-02 02:18:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa535d55271a640ce7a76a2dfe72b26b5b150ed0461603d889d9f27e9e6613edBlock Operator
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