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 6048797 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 36120163 epoch_slot_no: 91363 block_no: 6048620 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 15971 time: 2021-07-30 23:07:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5acbc65d328b4d1f95389e282bc14b50df20286e796f7280ea18a76b1d77270bBlock Operator
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