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 6033494 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 35808747 epoch_slot_no: 211947 block_no: 6033317 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 14054 time: 2021-07-27 08:37:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388d4a4c9f03f3ec5b502bec72f05ce6a178ecb203b897544aa4cf6baaf72ed1Block Operator
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