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 6048886 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36122141 epoch_slot_no: 93341 block_no: 6048709 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 4937 time: 2021-07-30 23:40:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4cbf415a6420e978066385d0338e3a7520c30a1e9f2978d1b7b324ddf8a0789Block Operator
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