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 6046693 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36076884 epoch_slot_no: 48084 block_no: 6046516 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 2721 time: 2021-07-30 11:06:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b044e243f50a0eac64fb5e3b3388f9c23129fd9283667551a292bafe0a6b1baBlock Operator
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