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 6038323 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35905630 epoch_slot_no: 308830 block_no: 6038146 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 1613 time: 2021-07-28 11:32:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a96d7fd4e0c837ff963d092a4d99a02a941f2914d3b5e20b768899785c9e107Block Operator
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