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 6013827 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35410487 epoch_slot_no: 245687 block_no: 6013650 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 8179 time: 2021-07-22 17:59:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe71ecddba0290532d9e5bfa443cfab54ea920bedb490d8aaad3f48b5cb6d44aBlock Operator
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