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 6058686 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36317848 epoch_slot_no: 289048 block_no: 6058509 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 2799 time: 2021-08-02 06:02:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e264e4c07eb7ef32475909eb97f8b59b8abb2ed88a41d07c50397dd1b4eaf9Block Operator
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