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 6043462 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36011496 epoch_slot_no: 414696 block_no: 6043285 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 2465 time: 2021-07-29 16:56:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bc2cb8668deff41428041f29efc4bde92f48007524cd7e60377639c5e3e6e19Block Operator
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