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 6046464 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 36072442 epoch_slot_no: 43642 block_no: 6046287 slot_leader_id: 4895978 size: 402 time: 2021-07-30 09:52:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8f516f5f20e616c4f29db969d3ed4a64c3bc121e02822d96025ca572315bc27Block Operator
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