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 6048178 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36107027 epoch_slot_no: 78227 block_no: 6048001 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 5372 time: 2021-07-30 19:28:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb7b2f5352702efaaa86ce7c8afbad5328019bb396f3b786fa7e8bf3e9619a8Block Operator
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