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 6009394 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 35320236 epoch_slot_no: 155436 block_no: 6009217 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 50124 time: 2021-07-21 16:55:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d264324c5bc87043005d0d0a7ee0e4b5e8c251bca59dd049b3c3ce03468612aBlock Operator
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