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 6044473 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 36031826 epoch_slot_no: 3026 block_no: 6044296 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 5219 time: 2021-07-29 22:35:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x545f7cf334ca91d6a64d586e49108dae9e760f2ea817fd1c53e9a5b57b14cf8cBlock Operator
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