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 6047601 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 36095264 epoch_slot_no: 66464 block_no: 6047424 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 7082 time: 2021-07-30 16:12:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d3760a852fe290d11b4319d13eb25e1b1b6e210c7de2518b303f80d7b6f41bBlock Operator
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