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 6035610 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35851275 epoch_slot_no: 254475 block_no: 6035433 slot_leader_id: 5746332 size: 18200 time: 2021-07-27 20:26:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0372127a99b3e9b2e13c1b20ba6760879aa74046fa3f08396989b09c672327b4Block Operator
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