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 6042556 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35993574 epoch_slot_no: 396774 block_no: 6042379 slot_leader_id: 5684321 size: 1090 time: 2021-07-29 11:57:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c8f6216adbc84ad1b9fc6c0fca9bc992e45ed65abd9f8b5e2d867d7de26132Block Operator
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