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 6004738 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 35226047 epoch_slot_no: 61247 block_no: 6004561 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 18303 time: 2021-07-20 14:45:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e92300623efcc09af185ac440f51a03ade104a252b97623c62895ace19f91b9Block Operator
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