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 6045612 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36055292 epoch_slot_no: 26492 block_no: 6045435 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 7050 time: 2021-07-30 05:06:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f4f964afb0499e9f5f395ff0ab230039d095cc692fa8af86401464f2c4a0a7Block Operator
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