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 6050643 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 36157878 epoch_slot_no: 129078 block_no: 6050466 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 3298 time: 2021-07-31 09:36:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e53b1e662d7c7e1b7a66e49ff82f96cb4e17b23c3ef629475f0e29f279efca7Block Operator
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