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 6012689 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35386198 epoch_slot_no: 221398 block_no: 6012512 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 3543 time: 2021-07-22 11:14:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe632cb62519a14ecf5d10e190bd2af45635c5ce3df484e977772ac1e31a08dBlock Operator
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