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 6031018 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 35757046 epoch_slot_no: 160246 block_no: 6030841 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 21376 time: 2021-07-26 18:15:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8aa23da4c7adf2e2ab6b8f110a58ad9290757abb1e62a04dd4b53a36700943aBlock Operator
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