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 6049148 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36127706 epoch_slot_no: 98906 block_no: 6048971 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 2776 time: 2021-07-31 01:13:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x304d820643286dd8d3587c4d5e5a16035a373be42bd5ea0c4b613264b7d00a10Block Operator
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