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 6023585 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35605672 epoch_slot_no: 8872 block_no: 6023408 slot_leader_id: 6023585 size: 2236 time: 2021-07-25 00:12:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2c4da50c90118df21168ceee6fa08383f68ec3546a35e2c14c21552f36e813bBlock Operator
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