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 6014992 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35433402 epoch_slot_no: 268602 block_no: 6014815 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 812 time: 2021-07-23 00:21:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c2740b235c357a0513db4d08103e4a23898d0a96589afba2292a2278ee03bcBlock Operator
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