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 6029996 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 35736554 epoch_slot_no: 139754 block_no: 6029819 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 6322 time: 2021-07-26 12:34:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f96fe037df24c74b34850c9f8a79ad5a269993b241477182d7bbb2fd3ac45aBlock Operator
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