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 6005374 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35238929 epoch_slot_no: 74129 block_no: 6005197 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 568 time: 2021-07-20 18:20:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4841517043070253c8311cb59d355ed227e69c498661cfde7937134e335e5b4aBlock Operator
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