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 6047542 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36094107 epoch_slot_no: 65307 block_no: 6047365 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 2142 time: 2021-07-30 15:53:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc44059811cd1c19f9f154b41b5e2cd3e8e51528a8320d8e73f93186b6c55dc4Block Operator
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