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 6045098 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36044655 epoch_slot_no: 15855 block_no: 6044921 slot_leader_id: 5502154 size: 16360 time: 2021-07-30 02:09:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe03103f6e66fd0581d793790e21f2b5bae7272d583838e3d9e05f8d7e165ef0Block Operator
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