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 6014345 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 35420883 epoch_slot_no: 256083 block_no: 6014168 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 11806 time: 2021-07-22 20:52:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeac3fbb2abcb4c54a5838678d77e68059508649611a7955986071bcaccfe0a1Block Operator
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