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 6043101 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 36004309 epoch_slot_no: 407509 block_no: 6042924 slot_leader_id: 5707382 size: 7039 time: 2021-07-29 14:56:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75c325a7241cbf26aa95ca8946b3aee18172acff9d6b35ce9b13914e4a264696Block Operator
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