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 6049589 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36136579 epoch_slot_no: 107779 block_no: 6049412 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 596 time: 2021-07-31 03:41:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x566062042de7bc79220eb8af5b078af8e0db7dab18ef68c8c9d81883910361ddBlock Operator
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