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 6006830 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35268445 epoch_slot_no: 103645 block_no: 6006653 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 262 time: 2021-07-21 02:32:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7179c3055db03b5b99c3d33fb0f092cd1118dd1238c7d775027385d9147d2b25Block Operator
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