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 6008552 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35303327 epoch_slot_no: 138527 block_no: 6008375 slot_leader_id: 5609238 size: 1074 time: 2021-07-21 12:13:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf437af519cf0ecfcc56c830a9d0a159937d0445b63761af2385a4a129e8f850Block Operator
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