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 6004685 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35224905 epoch_slot_no: 60105 block_no: 6004508 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 7012 time: 2021-07-20 14:26:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408d91a2b9d29e6b87f0b1663e028ade38f56d7fa6e5d58c9590a510e36cae9eBlock Operator
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