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 6013543 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35404622 epoch_slot_no: 239822 block_no: 6013366 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 2851 time: 2021-07-22 16:21:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56a3b37e7cb689ee8dae755062301ea937c6d52431e7bfe6adfe8eae9dfdc9e5Block Operator
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