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 6026974 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35675993 epoch_slot_no: 79193 block_no: 6026797 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 1044 time: 2021-07-25 19:44:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5587497e3d6eea764c5ac741610d683df754900503e500262eb5247f6f906a7eBlock Operator
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