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 6031196 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 35760702 epoch_slot_no: 163902 block_no: 6031019 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 16167 time: 2021-07-26 19:16:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3fba26784ff9b4aadbb5c6e0501543e377c5aa47cd91ef8ab4bfbd94c167b55Block Operator
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