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 6049649 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 36137792 epoch_slot_no: 108992 block_no: 6049472 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 6825 time: 2021-07-31 04:01:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c40ebbef6b5d6c4695e7be491398f4fe2368ad1b870b7bd83cdc0be2168afe9Block Operator
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