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 6022245 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35578648 epoch_slot_no: 413848 block_no: 6022068 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 3108 time: 2021-07-24 16:42:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa642bbcaacf47dd4aabf8086dd8ee71ec7498da0b1093555501f2afb8c0fd179Block Operator
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