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 6048590 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 36115372 epoch_slot_no: 86572 block_no: 6048413 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 19871 time: 2021-07-30 21:47:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50345f756e5600215bad0679838a215dbdb11e3fa42a7dd511e7fbaa9b6f72e6Block Operator
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