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 6036369 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35866394 epoch_slot_no: 269594 block_no: 6036192 slot_leader_id: 6030484 size: 59072 time: 2021-07-28 00:38:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d672397a1acf5eb47f21ad7aac027e6f3f3e558ef90ba7cd1834f4223e8e832Block Operator
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