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 6039388 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35927979 epoch_slot_no: 331179 block_no: 6039211 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 12805 time: 2021-07-28 17:44:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc4e315aa342039e62fefd78e7ad703e9b5d0e993f52020b86ab80aa0bfa7ee6Block Operator
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