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 6042270 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35987791 epoch_slot_no: 390991 block_no: 6042093 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 10408 time: 2021-07-29 10:21:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f2e56c9d23b53792518e9d7622dab0d2045e2d07fbf97c7cc3c0fa49070109eBlock Operator
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