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 6026431 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35665297 epoch_slot_no: 68497 block_no: 6026254 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 5117 time: 2021-07-25 16:46:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f7c1ad25ac43b7d506803bd320035a07322ee40229961f10d17bd045038dffaBlock Operator
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