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 6007181 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 35275636 epoch_slot_no: 110836 block_no: 6007004 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 14193 time: 2021-07-21 04:32:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee49e43898e36527dd1ae0848b2104138ad8a8871e0d23fa496cfc811a9f080Block Operator
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