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 6000604 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 35141564 epoch_slot_no: 408764 block_no: 6000427 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 9180 time: 2021-07-19 15:17:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef77ca639018a42a9db8c8f4d59b521e6eff0ad5f6542b012d1027045cdb89b2Block Operator
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