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 6004317 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35217212 epoch_slot_no: 52412 block_no: 6004140 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 1094 time: 2021-07-20 12:18:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b0e711a443dee3560fd5aface832d94e53bed8546c38914ede9fd7f52e29a92Block Operator
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