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 6046402 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36071386 epoch_slot_no: 42586 block_no: 6046225 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 3063 time: 2021-07-30 09:34:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd02029f196c9c513627b652e0a610413fa43544d5464cda5339ae5a393a7efd6Block Operator
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