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 6058188 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36308296 epoch_slot_no: 279496 block_no: 6058011 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 14455 time: 2021-08-02 03:23:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a09a8b475dccf850586d4870063b14f99c80e7a44f1412a8b8213f745ed4e20Block Operator
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