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 6030072 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35737912 epoch_slot_no: 141112 block_no: 6029895 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 8301 time: 2021-07-26 12:56:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe57273735d354c4a74fa497316069781ac736558eb7bd925fb4e84591b81750bBlock Operator
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