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 6039908 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35938183 epoch_slot_no: 341383 block_no: 6039731 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 4237 time: 2021-07-28 20:34:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da527ceedeba8f2aa4373c959d02f0bc724d1dd9c59ddffe00adb6d55cabc51Block Operator
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