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 6042775 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35997937 epoch_slot_no: 401137 block_no: 6042598 slot_leader_id: 5213622 size: 1157 time: 2021-07-29 13:10:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a0572125268fd327258a6fea5c35bdc1e619bd81d542c36c8cf0a8a92214e21Block Operator
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