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 6044175 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 36025761 epoch_slot_no: 428961 block_no: 6043998 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 3224 time: 2021-07-29 20:54:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e9b8ae710c4381134f69e174e5849349ad96127f60c4f478c5d555e68fa7ee4Block Operator
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