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 6041774 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35977123 epoch_slot_no: 380323 block_no: 6041597 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 11392 time: 2021-07-29 07:23:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203adfc6d747b20c0e171dd7fcefe1f8c01b7635f41778081ba10cf9cae37c41Block Operator
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