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 6006503 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35261655 epoch_slot_no: 96855 block_no: 6006326 slot_leader_id: 5705818 size: 5767 time: 2021-07-21 00:39:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaea7c78f4e67e97b5d487e899cb15b48d798cc67d548a06999944d3bb1b0640Block Operator
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