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 6060158 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36348662 epoch_slot_no: 319862 block_no: 6059981 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 5568 time: 2021-08-02 14:35:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0de8955ecf35410c9626adf45eefc55653118a4e8258cfdab6895d0388411f1Block Operator
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