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 6023678 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35607764 epoch_slot_no: 10964 block_no: 6023501 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 3442 time: 2021-07-25 00:47:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfe62be95eb740fb156f66a07d76687a56942c7142dcf57c4a361d43ec06c79Block Operator
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