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 6016574 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35464821 epoch_slot_no: 300021 block_no: 6016397 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 1487 time: 2021-07-23 09:05:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x461601c4cfd95ce0af89f54ccd794124b2f236f1c980451b9509030ff4a36641Block Operator
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