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 6009871 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 35329677 epoch_slot_no: 164877 block_no: 6009694 slot_leader_id: 5641066 size: 21570 time: 2021-07-21 19:32:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0709046e057f5af52ef28cd4fcf19c9d120f524cbda8af1b52c2ee2d670154a0Block Operator
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