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 6026135 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35658853 epoch_slot_no: 62053 block_no: 6025958 slot_leader_id: 5467444 size: 5000 time: 2021-07-25 14:59:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584068c8fd9ef61429ace57627a70925a9137f85e07e4ddb2ded53e34898020dBlock Operator
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