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 6004538 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35221778 epoch_slot_no: 56978 block_no: 6004361 slot_leader_id: 5492625 size: 4530 time: 2021-07-20 13:34:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7c59586bbaaf12d07afc6cede58294910690cb70a1b27a1ff239c0db18d8060Block Operator
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