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 6024142 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35617769 epoch_slot_no: 20969 block_no: 6023965 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 2204 time: 2021-07-25 03:34:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9577051bc7df0d1939671c53b69888f66fc350f5d77fa55325498962309aaf8cBlock Operator
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