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 6030138 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 35739302 epoch_slot_no: 142502 block_no: 6029961 slot_leader_id: 5575588 size: 5811 time: 2021-07-26 13:19:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf79a3f753242bcd7fcb6fc309417dc36d84f0ab2f4306ad535f13dd87963dcb2Block Operator
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