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 6059168 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36328174 epoch_slot_no: 299374 block_no: 6058991 slot_leader_id: 4963072 size: 4301 time: 2021-08-02 08:54:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcda3a9d6bd9b77e46cd2f6819634486f1989da948f01304f6099d2dd3ea0b2eBlock Operator
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