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 6022628 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35586391 epoch_slot_no: 421591 block_no: 6022451 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 2467 time: 2021-07-24 18:51:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d5e9f72942773abc91e674eff88c8a3c3701d2a57ad499e9a635fd57bf71d52Block Operator
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