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 6000394 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35137635 epoch_slot_no: 404835 block_no: 6000217 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 4134 time: 2021-07-19 14:12:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1549f73145fb94e70f8d2cef1fadc02cd9e4e91eeb3a6e4a483726511038cbe7Block Operator
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