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 6051473 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 36173794 epoch_slot_no: 144994 block_no: 6051296 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 64035 time: 2021-07-31 14:01:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9207670a25d3d7eddc4fe20c54742ff52e4da46acdafdd5ba3fa71175e970b6aBlock Operator
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