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 6025680 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 35649778 epoch_slot_no: 52978 block_no: 6025503 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 5347 time: 2021-07-25 12:27:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad743dac35368e4ac4696a84843958e4242818845b27f6643d8fb5228e7fe2f4Block Operator
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