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 6005566 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35243258 epoch_slot_no: 78458 block_no: 6005389 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 5356 time: 2021-07-20 19:32:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbcf0341c3b3e2a2dae000fca834cfc8a06571a511722375baad4de6c78dd49bBlock Operator
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