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 6059332 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36331382 epoch_slot_no: 302582 block_no: 6059155 slot_leader_id: 5581328 size: 3015 time: 2021-08-02 09:47:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd12ebb39fa28bd0de3ed087ca46698b794413005d27f85c24715c1b02f97cc7Block Operator
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