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 6044564 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 36033572 epoch_slot_no: 4772 block_no: 6044387 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 8802 time: 2021-07-29 23:04:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a3cb355312bff23afb9cdd1b6db10b4b57110224b40e7948e3b7eb3e8a07178Block Operator
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