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 6008417 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35300849 epoch_slot_no: 136049 block_no: 6008240 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 4070 time: 2021-07-21 11:32:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab2ee0f7fa567ebd66191a5dca3419b4918468d1948db45c0a1be3ab0c2da0cBlock Operator
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