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 6047913 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 36101744 epoch_slot_no: 72944 block_no: 6047736 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 7148 time: 2021-07-30 18:00:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3782c69f425bf594bd0b12f8d2f17d7c22e6895c1b983f24e5a2ea866be3dcfBlock Operator
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