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 6013284 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35398657 epoch_slot_no: 233857 block_no: 6013107 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 3612 time: 2021-07-22 14:42:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc94576009087748c55c345d0b8647b20e6246166b662af1232de6117cb5a30Block Operator
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