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 6038010 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 35899718 epoch_slot_no: 302918 block_no: 6037833 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 10793 time: 2021-07-28 09:53:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9032d7797674449837c3a1e2124950410013a2f52c9b0f49e6f274d94fe33acBlock Operator
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