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 6046636 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36075852 epoch_slot_no: 47052 block_no: 6046459 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 11371 time: 2021-07-30 10:49:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x281559e024bc5937c5e19402f24bcfd0147ec48f32ed777f99fe393ed1a4bb9aBlock Operator
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