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 6060651 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36358528 epoch_slot_no: 329728 block_no: 6060474 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 16006 time: 2021-08-02 17:20:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e329d93eb933aec008fdba16f8e7120bfe9759a7a7c60d2963fb4beb3fec3cfBlock Operator
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