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 6028158 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35699043 epoch_slot_no: 102243 block_no: 6027981 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 3037 time: 2021-07-26 02:08:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb81b351b8d7e826a67e65b485ac4d0a5a262ba0336e2440d4d6fc7aca42b7b16Block Operator
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