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 6036569 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 35870895 epoch_slot_no: 274095 block_no: 6036392 slot_leader_id: 5980774 size: 58609 time: 2021-07-28 01:53:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd867ee14e6e358a02f43c4e6a1cdde8276ed6d123d6c809396e18c4ae23d247bBlock Operator
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