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 6004983 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35230589 epoch_slot_no: 65789 block_no: 6004806 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 9558 time: 2021-07-20 16:01:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab4a11e1f8a83ee760ada85f4b54efae28e08a94ae21c22b156939ca7474f7a7Block Operator
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