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 6049883 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 36142318 epoch_slot_no: 113518 block_no: 6049706 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 579 time: 2021-07-31 05:16:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765ca82b65e25f9fff95c8c9d970432bd9d64c4c21b3f98fcc9105e069d0a36cBlock Operator
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