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 6028224 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35700318 epoch_slot_no: 103518 block_no: 6028047 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 3483 time: 2021-07-26 02:30:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6db8a7901b529b815dbc2ee1a26c0ed415497ab6d195b2c74bf19bd1813a6ff7Block Operator
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