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 6048164 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36106746 epoch_slot_no: 77946 block_no: 6047987 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 2766 time: 2021-07-30 19:23:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4492ae6083069dca6736a0e58f179b2b66dc439e3754ee8c0a6aa34f2147a3eBlock Operator
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