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 6035469 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35848383 epoch_slot_no: 251583 block_no: 6035292 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 1509 time: 2021-07-27 19:37:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a0daf565990d3d6f911358c9b6ab545cdf8ac0ee2b27c5895472f3c90e70c4Block Operator
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