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 6027080 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 35677798 epoch_slot_no: 80998 block_no: 6026903 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 11492 time: 2021-07-25 20:14:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x429e0b6b4169dad4e665929e2e84f1cc0e80df7a92f9c73defe300f4d7172e70Block Operator
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