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 6037695 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35893428 epoch_slot_no: 296628 block_no: 6037518 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 3600 time: 2021-07-28 08:08:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108f6342a7fecc233eb78996778e2855e42d3ce7653bb190f0a48e011804f93bBlock Operator
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