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 6005392 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35239391 epoch_slot_no: 74591 block_no: 6005215 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 4503 time: 2021-07-20 18:28:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x395a8a3f47c4d4f48f1521a9fcb12a44aef77464d0e144d53775ea8a8b23b206Block Operator
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