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 6060029 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36345913 epoch_slot_no: 317113 block_no: 6059852 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 2523 time: 2021-08-02 13:50:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ddf502eef5921725ec9481a924b58f1a87da492a2f041a7125840a8be86c3fBlock Operator
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