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 6039498 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 35930385 epoch_slot_no: 333585 block_no: 6039321 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 14992 time: 2021-07-28 18:24:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af196b95f81851996adc3f0b0e698eb7d75b8dc252034ad97f4a18bd8512b23Block Operator
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