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 6004146 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35213565 epoch_slot_no: 48765 block_no: 6003969 slot_leader_id: 5640560 size: 1949 time: 2021-07-20 11:17:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa15300422526934c842497f9c1ab727d29cdd86b61c57f0029b55e6e418162baBlock Operator
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