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 6010037 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35332842 epoch_slot_no: 168042 block_no: 6009860 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 5793 time: 2021-07-21 20:25:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf972dac93612760d4bd0d4e26b840306a0fa1f40add7811f7bc470fb729f4a1eBlock Operator
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