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 6047499 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 36093356 epoch_slot_no: 64556 block_no: 6047322 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 10314 time: 2021-07-30 15:40:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3637072b078d90a86d1504cafa901fc36d1174a5350d990964ac7895b49fe0Block Operator
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