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 6000685 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35143277 epoch_slot_no: 410477 block_no: 6000508 slot_leader_id: 5326616 size: 5214 time: 2021-07-19 15:46:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb9fe69e43e840e4a57d73b9db325936e76a4244a7487c0594799d9d3e7c0b4aBlock Operator
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