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 6001081 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35151423 epoch_slot_no: 418623 block_no: 6000904 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 8206 time: 2021-07-19 18:01:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8052ff9e9117eaa293b2cd2f6c53e67981913a0573303eec23c580cd20b17efBlock Operator
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