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 6058065 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36305490 epoch_slot_no: 276690 block_no: 6057888 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 6142 time: 2021-08-02 02:36:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3553d8358a1ed877e57c42f905e856a9a91e7b9d786d53d864b74736e3f9cdd2Block Operator
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