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 6049503 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36134787 epoch_slot_no: 105987 block_no: 6049326 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 10518 time: 2021-07-31 03:11:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aacf582b03a249bab66e4ddf4b4e3aac2e54f1157ffa9a6a88788e35778843dBlock Operator
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