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 6013053 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 35393466 epoch_slot_no: 228666 block_no: 6012876 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 16226 time: 2021-07-22 13:15:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62a35483b1ceffa253753f64bdd955322b77e11596d1dddbdc350d765ca0fb1Block Operator
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