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 6047528 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36093875 epoch_slot_no: 65075 block_no: 6047351 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 3032 time: 2021-07-30 15:49:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a5318c6d9f361b52cd0d175c956297b6d889bcffac70c743c7b0a5d0b6fbabBlock Operator
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