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 6023415 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 35602179 epoch_slot_no: 5379 block_no: 6023238 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 10449 time: 2021-07-24 23:14:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac2c4289e4dd74e6c3381e32d2faed4cceabd93cda03401bd59816de84a84b23Block Operator
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