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 6025761 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35651130 epoch_slot_no: 54330 block_no: 6025584 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 2502 time: 2021-07-25 12:50:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ee6f6ef3671d9dcbd767d8f2ad5ac07badb3fe6ce2c48e9e94baf0a6d90107Block Operator
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