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 6046076 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 36064953 epoch_slot_no: 36153 block_no: 6045899 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 9273 time: 2021-07-30 07:47:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262c2a89236ff953548aa1280f632c44f1a8d60a250b26e2561d51e3d9d7702bBlock Operator
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