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 6059372 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 36332172 epoch_slot_no: 303372 block_no: 6059195 slot_leader_id: 5300224 size: 396 time: 2021-08-02 10:01:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc679396b6cddc552fe0cca36677fbdd9468841244fdd4612581bb8da4cd09ff6Block Operator
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