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 6008456 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35301634 epoch_slot_no: 136834 block_no: 6008279 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 8979 time: 2021-07-21 11:45:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffd10e64b46d7a1b3df6504d55c6d85415119b99ce0ee40199f0251734d79643Block Operator
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