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 6060026 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36345859 epoch_slot_no: 317059 block_no: 6059849 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 6812 time: 2021-08-02 13:49:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd7e42b3ba6fb3de8517a1873fc61e1ad9e08a911ded8006bf1d52a1c28bab2cBlock Operator
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