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 6010629 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35344549 epoch_slot_no: 179749 block_no: 6010452 slot_leader_id: 5870905 size: 3863 time: 2021-07-21 23:40:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fad965460bb0818160fdd907edce0dc7b5840dc606b431a08c6a978e787ac52Block Operator
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