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 6039309 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35926424 epoch_slot_no: 329624 block_no: 6039132 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 1209 time: 2021-07-28 17:18:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb30dcae0d713a68331823113c951fd2b02f641299da72d74adcb29b3031a8e8aBlock Operator
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