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 6058955 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36323814 epoch_slot_no: 295014 block_no: 6058778 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 668 time: 2021-08-02 07:41:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89e86dbc4494b990b7481c7fc744034a92d5d9e19d5b7390a3b60d9a067524d2Block Operator
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