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 6026039 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35656795 epoch_slot_no: 59995 block_no: 6025862 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 11093 time: 2021-07-25 14:24:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1cdabf34a51224183fa0075cd2dfe64c21ecab8e755d0e3aac90e621ed9d182Block Operator
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