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 6059655 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36338283 epoch_slot_no: 309483 block_no: 6059478 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 5387 time: 2021-08-02 11:42:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d98a6dbfb80675f9229a4c828fd17a970b8f789adf8b1f07fc00bb657a06ebBlock Operator
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