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 6048412 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 36111829 epoch_slot_no: 83029 block_no: 6048235 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 738 time: 2021-07-30 20:48:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cb4fa52d7d11cdcf75fa6b1b38bdcf2c351ef4b485b92aa7edbe9fc4ad992eeBlock Operator
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