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 6031271 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 35762012 epoch_slot_no: 165212 block_no: 6031094 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 19386 time: 2021-07-26 19:38:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x631e5c3a78e5ee7010cf574bdfc12f3dbd08435459de5d217264a7fc83179e10Block Operator
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