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 6060295 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36351218 epoch_slot_no: 322418 block_no: 6060118 slot_leader_id: 5574434 size: 11988 time: 2021-08-02 15:18:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38585940c1bb5ce0c368994f095151c7da9642bc545803cb699c737c949e7fcdBlock Operator
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