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 6046823 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36079896 epoch_slot_no: 51096 block_no: 6046646 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 1328 time: 2021-07-30 11:56:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98368755b4a32c2e4fdb1e1bf3326ee3394436766c6ba4448a8f55b6a2a463a4Block Operator
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