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 6044229 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 36026856 epoch_slot_no: 430056 block_no: 6044052 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 7102 time: 2021-07-29 21:12:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae24f1beffc233edcb2e13239c2b6979c1c82ecffbee46134f830e118e14ce0dBlock Operator
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