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 6024064 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35616062 epoch_slot_no: 19262 block_no: 6023887 slot_leader_id: 5402072 size: 12291 time: 2021-07-25 03:05:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84363c3450ab0835b3f2cd6f656fb47557218b8166209ade41793444d79eb580Block Operator
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