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 6028151 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35698890 epoch_slot_no: 102090 block_no: 6027974 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 4874 time: 2021-07-26 02:06:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3de01848a6bd6401220aeac12ad6b20dfc4a290285a75dbb2ed72306f4ea60dBlock Operator
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