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 6035100 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35841671 epoch_slot_no: 244871 block_no: 6034923 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 61482 time: 2021-07-27 17:46:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f6bc96b2e20425131d02fd97a293f5394fcc1bdd32999bb9cdbcba11e5ed50Block Operator
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