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 6011394 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 35359486 epoch_slot_no: 194686 block_no: 6011217 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 3105 time: 2021-07-22 03:49:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd4989c7a740abd2ec69e11230c73f81530674a9f65d78b1451dabf3c0b5aaddBlock Operator
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