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 6004939 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 35229755 epoch_slot_no: 64955 block_no: 6004762 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 10751 time: 2021-07-20 15:47:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa8ce391eb674441137383087093e4ee5ff9ffd3a2ac0ebffd9a47292fe55f23Block Operator
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