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 6025455 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35644901 epoch_slot_no: 48101 block_no: 6025278 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 4972 time: 2021-07-25 11:06:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f0bdb3c99c5d237b37ccbfe54a8a71ed3609cb99b3db3fa5638ca7e0762d03Block Operator
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