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 6045527 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36053796 epoch_slot_no: 24996 block_no: 6045350 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 4900 time: 2021-07-30 04:41:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57e3440117aaa0947b3632f033ae4c7acae274866c707c8196da74717c8766efBlock Operator
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