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 6024284 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35620432 epoch_slot_no: 23632 block_no: 6024107 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 5540 time: 2021-07-25 04:18:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9becb5e77a3d8303f09a8053281684a87343fcf65e32ed60304366dad28be592Block Operator
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