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 6031322 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 35763096 epoch_slot_no: 166296 block_no: 6031145 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 8280 time: 2021-07-26 19:56:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e1064614bdeae75ce7afa75cec12e01cfbfef2079abce97162d5e7fa0df83afBlock Operator
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