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 6051047 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 36166208 epoch_slot_no: 137408 block_no: 6050870 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 1188 time: 2021-07-31 11:54:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb8dabc990e97682590510d75ce907a832b1b26118bb45afa76365560e101e72Block Operator
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