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 6042683 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35996141 epoch_slot_no: 399341 block_no: 6042506 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 2161 time: 2021-07-29 12:40:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b5bc26b7d2402bfa4be74fb580c7bbca3cd2d356b4a0e3ce4bda725f3a74c1Block Operator
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