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 6059747 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 36340179 epoch_slot_no: 311379 block_no: 6059570 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 11005 time: 2021-08-02 12:14:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e2827b638fc6b046fe35be86e511d8443274f7bb86e624c8308ca9af369baf9Block Operator
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