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 6022160 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 35577088 epoch_slot_no: 412288 block_no: 6021983 slot_leader_id: 5595021 size: 8271 time: 2021-07-24 16:16:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x872d9cc5ab407f82ca7f08fe6ee2cfaee6d42dfefc4f9f21875f9bd71c005b03Block Operator
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