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 6039856 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 35937161 epoch_slot_no: 340361 block_no: 6039679 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 15480 time: 2021-07-28 20:17:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55e9a968a9ed25aaaa10f5efd7a2b1e0a63cc69c88d08371609e31754347fb4aBlock Operator
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