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 6017944 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35490698 epoch_slot_no: 325898 block_no: 6017767 slot_leader_id: 5834423 size: 5767 time: 2021-07-23 16:16:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ba2b583604c01ce81f61765ee01822ea7a069e0f64df4830763a2077b9f1afdBlock Operator
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