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 6004657 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35224293 epoch_slot_no: 59493 block_no: 6004480 slot_leader_id: 5468713 size: 3057 time: 2021-07-20 14:16:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac5a552f1c03d6c283b65c0ddb900db46206dc4c954930da76e7153076c47f97Block Operator
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