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 6008813 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35308608 epoch_slot_no: 143808 block_no: 6008636 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 6687 time: 2021-07-21 13:41:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0cd009e155a47f2884d61f081af8aecf35853b2f8a5b7ec5eb04f5c55970dc3Block Operator
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