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 6029696 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35730258 epoch_slot_no: 133458 block_no: 6029519 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 522 time: 2021-07-26 10:49:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10277035bd12fbbfbffd7bb2db3b5df59a20c9338d464e7e4188792ddd4744b9Block Operator
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