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 6039209 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 35924428 epoch_slot_no: 327628 block_no: 6039032 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 9611 time: 2021-07-28 16:45:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf524768a9a9eb0b33a103a1d1e3365b8b96aa354fb2b41060e7d9a56a34ba2fdBlock Operator
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