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 6017242 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 35476773 epoch_slot_no: 311973 block_no: 6017065 slot_leader_id: 5725614 size: 3463 time: 2021-07-23 12:24:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6ae7e7243878dac52048c85d9306fde2bb6466a795c6f414107df53f14da048Block Operator
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