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 6017177 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35475476 epoch_slot_no: 310676 block_no: 6017000 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 1019 time: 2021-07-23 12:02:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08743536bbc5ce115afba9b6f4fd7fe96bac41b3390e58f8a78aa1560aaa6fc9Block Operator
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