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 6005125 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35233531 epoch_slot_no: 68731 block_no: 6004948 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 3548 time: 2021-07-20 16:50:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb13999b830237a7eba5f431fd8af8c2ac8a11fe900ad9b2aae235f4bb2063947Block Operator
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