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 6042645 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 35995291 epoch_slot_no: 398491 block_no: 6042468 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 12706 time: 2021-07-29 12:26:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ebe21fe398ee607a5338680b7c8c98c0d18ca66a3744ecd78d68b58564ed9baBlock Operator
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