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 6023398 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 35601949 epoch_slot_no: 5149 block_no: 6023221 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 7797 time: 2021-07-24 23:10:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd172690189e3e531fb406a9a94b723197a06aac508e9e836f5d695a201043fdbBlock Operator
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