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 6016467 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35462425 epoch_slot_no: 297625 block_no: 6016290 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 392 time: 2021-07-23 08:25:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e43334ba07fc9805e3bfc10e1d9cc7b03cdb23f5ff0c4b36558dc4068b0eddBlock Operator
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