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 6045227 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36047356 epoch_slot_no: 18556 block_no: 6045050 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 3564 time: 2021-07-30 02:54:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffa5e2e50a6d4a76450c8ee6f4d78aa5e67132cefc6ef69bdc4b8e786b6cec5Block Operator
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