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 6005794 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35247694 epoch_slot_no: 82894 block_no: 6005617 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 13185 time: 2021-07-20 20:46:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfbc347f9587765689fa5d81efb4a2f6df025aaf110770f1530c375d34bfa103Block Operator
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