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 6039524 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35930850 epoch_slot_no: 334050 block_no: 6039347 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 1150 time: 2021-07-28 18:32:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9a2ac656b30d353f2d2c5e403568fb887a30b03f5e8995356d63970837673fBlock Operator
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