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 6009239 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 35317209 epoch_slot_no: 152409 block_no: 6009062 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 10560 time: 2021-07-21 16:05:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f930a5c5afdca97bb49b993170e25e9cea24dbdbf026bd576548cefdaa6854Block Operator
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