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 6026531 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 35666953 epoch_slot_no: 70153 block_no: 6026354 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 32470 time: 2021-07-25 17:14:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e79a8e065914027ad6dd9ae437f72e0c7ab28c79ab585c37a0cc435c16dc38Block Operator
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