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 6004285 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 35216388 epoch_slot_no: 51588 block_no: 6004108 slot_leader_id: 5900132 size: 10164 time: 2021-07-20 12:04:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c4460679e83ca1e918feddcee376125c7286124bc8830aaf59bb8fd91b8aa7bBlock Operator
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