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 6037976 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35899027 epoch_slot_no: 302227 block_no: 6037799 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 2478 time: 2021-07-28 09:41:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8946cf821f4f0259d15020450ba4c0e8d00adba5228ba8cbc7ab5887f77909a7Block Operator
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