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 6044800 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36038337 epoch_slot_no: 9537 block_no: 6044623 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 4905 time: 2021-07-30 00:23:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24a08e2d1b7043980ea1f22f5144b51cbcbb6aff63cd704e0de368c923a24deBlock Operator
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