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 6008645 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35305242 epoch_slot_no: 140442 block_no: 6008468 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 2515 time: 2021-07-21 12:45:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b1215da6015b14d208188504fb25fc68d05b91d595f7f913f6aa0e7da24c3ddBlock Operator
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