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 6001634 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 35162764 epoch_slot_no: 429964 block_no: 6001457 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 15877 time: 2021-07-19 21:10:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01c27498661fb5387af23d57f76040a58809de27e251f4141d89b6c05b4e7350Block Operator
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