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 6048896 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36122435 epoch_slot_no: 93635 block_no: 6048719 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 8639 time: 2021-07-30 23:45:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90f6054328a0616ec922805b897611aa73dae8bfcd3cd4feec513aca2f3e5394Block Operator
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