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 6047906 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 36101497 epoch_slot_no: 72697 block_no: 6047729 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 12085 time: 2021-07-30 17:56:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x903ed5575bbed49f9633f06ed12933e5f527a1834f633680c57ad7da61977336Block Operator
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