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 6001432 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 35158659 epoch_slot_no: 425859 block_no: 6001255 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 9541 time: 2021-07-19 20:02:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76e9b6cf5a6da3803d398f1580ab32549fea65d47a135e9910d9096523f4d0f0Block Operator
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