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 6014479 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 35423209 epoch_slot_no: 258409 block_no: 6014302 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 42651 time: 2021-07-22 21:31:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dabb3a2c481364038b9fc0f8e0819a88611c5aafc36d93488ba8f8e1c3490dbBlock Operator
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