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 6038458 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35908431 epoch_slot_no: 311631 block_no: 6038281 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1515 time: 2021-07-28 12:18:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5a88451c62531c3f4320c1c1a018cf0cd6c8cfc0e254f75fa73bf57ebbba347Block Operator
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