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 6036169 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35862498 epoch_slot_no: 265698 block_no: 6035992 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 5031 time: 2021-07-27 23:33:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50b9c1f9feb3dedcf0cf6c82843df990fcaaff653a682b0daaca6e374daa2797Block Operator
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