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 6045981 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36062838 epoch_slot_no: 34038 block_no: 6045804 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 4777 time: 2021-07-30 07:12:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ac32b561d794c8c1def89e61eea3dd1e4915b9300326f1e616cd8c0eec01f7eBlock Operator
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