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 6034756 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35834547 epoch_slot_no: 237747 block_no: 6034579 slot_leader_id: 4572500 size: 4016 time: 2021-07-27 15:47:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc609adf3d078805e99a222fb31d6f658aa371ee4e9472bd440f486df5bf84fcdBlock Operator
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