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 6000462 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35138862 epoch_slot_no: 406062 block_no: 6000285 slot_leader_id: 5099073 size: 5540 time: 2021-07-19 14:32:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373df5e490082e5d4224615875d475e5c60a2c1de42a69758eedfac5b09196f2Block Operator
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