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 6012757 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35387501 epoch_slot_no: 222701 block_no: 6012580 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 4633 time: 2021-07-22 11:36:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x674fcd7cceac5ced8809391dc06c6991c793ec5c5e66473b131287605bea04e0Block Operator
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