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 6044279 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 36027764 epoch_slot_no: 430964 block_no: 6044102 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 5719 time: 2021-07-29 21:27:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa15f5f886c7eae1a32bf290ab466c34101d5d5dd288f3a6566d649f83e0016e2Block Operator
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