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 6009774 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 35328047 epoch_slot_no: 163247 block_no: 6009597 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 14483 time: 2021-07-21 19:05:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd716e898b0e56247e28b476aea2c180f94e941df6770c1dc5ce99e5fb253bb80Block Operator
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