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 6041754 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 35976652 epoch_slot_no: 379852 block_no: 6041577 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 22095 time: 2021-07-29 07:15:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ba3d4e82c70ef6180ba82907de4b56be0ce44c1a1ddf21194e28b927aeb4dc6Block Operator
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