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 6001267 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35155463 epoch_slot_no: 422663 block_no: 6001090 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 6697 time: 2021-07-19 19:09:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ba052b1855be2165e9c4c8e5f5030a9a99da21a1dc50d628368b97cf320a86Block Operator
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