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 6038285 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 35905011 epoch_slot_no: 308211 block_no: 6038108 slot_leader_id: 5575588 size: 15851 time: 2021-07-28 11:21:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f3e522834cfd420d2d8de5d6140fb3903b49206cb0b990e6563580ea14c2a87Block Operator
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