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 6047199 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 36087358 epoch_slot_no: 58558 block_no: 6047022 slot_leader_id: 5075692 size: 15859 time: 2021-07-30 14:00:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ef1837d88b0af74ec7f136dab42bd33fe154299158abf956bce18a5cb47005dBlock Operator
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