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 6046568 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36074253 epoch_slot_no: 45453 block_no: 6046391 slot_leader_id: 6030484 size: 3739 time: 2021-07-30 10:22:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b98d3059a5a60c2f0263f60d076d4c13d0d06a27bb18365dd3eb5335ac872baBlock Operator
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