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 6000564 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35140763 epoch_slot_no: 407963 block_no: 6000387 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 13018 time: 2021-07-19 15:04:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x528f0effcc27f044c89b61b6403c935c632e3578352c7e5b910c659c38cf2927Block Operator
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