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 6048655 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36116875 epoch_slot_no: 88075 block_no: 6048478 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 6716 time: 2021-07-30 22:12:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6dde4121a1b8d6daba9c4d6708987c81bbbd1c2dd2e61038e9949f379c04e85Block Operator
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