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 6046339 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 36070111 epoch_slot_no: 41311 block_no: 6046162 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 9313 time: 2021-07-30 09:13:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa4391eb58f63cf84ffd567261e3b47e04365747771e224e5f6d9c9e8eea1a8Block Operator
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