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 6016996 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35472403 epoch_slot_no: 307603 block_no: 6016819 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 7359 time: 2021-07-23 11:11:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf1d8b8b3c5e2f8259bb0b9a52ef28ef25305bc493092a0ac5e151937781def5Block Operator
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