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 6065549 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36456813 epoch_slot_no: 428013 block_no: 6065372 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 6355 time: 2021-08-03 20:38:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf5cb371f81dc0d12ff8ae9ecd4adb27217431a557b922946bde6e9bf8e7fd2dBlock Operator
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