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 6023408 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35602082 epoch_slot_no: 5282 block_no: 6023231 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 11648 time: 2021-07-24 23:12:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541e03886d6f6b8663dd0a51a99d4f79f6ad58c8cb91c2c5a67225c78d107467Block Operator
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