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 6037148 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35882702 epoch_slot_no: 285902 block_no: 6036971 slot_leader_id: 5669470 size: 364 time: 2021-07-28 05:09:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x305d73cff1e0d7bc2049207b58ed741bd82132138d2546b2c330a887482b0420Block Operator
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