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 6017044 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35473105 epoch_slot_no: 308305 block_no: 6016867 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 1407 time: 2021-07-23 11:23:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f4034f17157257ea4c130e1c23a07fe3c2f96fc3b0a1b1825837dbfc9e7054aBlock Operator
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