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 6005870 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35249216 epoch_slot_no: 84416 block_no: 6005693 slot_leader_id: 5980892 size: 1694 time: 2021-07-20 21:11:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29557524fd0d49a8a1d40a890018105e1228b8944ded7ffb5c06d86ca0ed39f1Block Operator
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