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 6012380 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 35379566 epoch_slot_no: 214766 block_no: 6012203 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 9707 time: 2021-07-22 09:24:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e8b1cd906a694c367ec66b90c2c95da96dbccd11f6fae6aee12fd28d3a63766Block Operator
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