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 6009538 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35323407 epoch_slot_no: 158607 block_no: 6009361 slot_leader_id: 5641066 size: 12264 time: 2021-07-21 17:48:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c96bf623e3e090227f15b340758844476a2d47b5bb6da0358815b8ad92011dBlock Operator
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