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 6058691 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36317959 epoch_slot_no: 289159 block_no: 6058514 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 7664 time: 2021-08-02 06:04:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a064e99660a6f2985cd20274a04ea14216cf38254a6fa5d611becedbec2411Block Operator
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