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 6014811 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 35429471 epoch_slot_no: 264671 block_no: 6014634 slot_leader_id: 5609957 size: 16480 time: 2021-07-22 23:16:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x472bf507cd4c80d777014d6c76a2235e14d3041eed63fe7ae02432625590bc6bBlock Operator
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