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 6034896 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35837605 epoch_slot_no: 240805 block_no: 6034719 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 60305 time: 2021-07-27 16:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352e6344d3583ae3ac55f3373952cca761b1a9996e0fb3a494f6e0e45f7cb046Block Operator
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