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 6031125 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 35759425 epoch_slot_no: 162625 block_no: 6030948 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 10177 time: 2021-07-26 18:55:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c96872b53aa5148e224d86ca94843dae69063e6892a4005cb94d2439e0793ffBlock Operator
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