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 6026097 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35658007 epoch_slot_no: 61207 block_no: 6025920 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 4067 time: 2021-07-25 14:44:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb63d42ad2a4300e5d46c92ee33f4f28e21188b9c425e728ca849c544c58fc83cBlock Operator
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