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 6033756 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35814555 epoch_slot_no: 217755 block_no: 6033579 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 5428 time: 2021-07-27 10:14:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130ea28dc069b6c65b65c3fdbf4cec1b2aa084440bd911e91006bb6b08941acfBlock Operator
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