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 6018118 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 35494056 epoch_slot_no: 329256 block_no: 6017941 slot_leader_id: 5736001 size: 14544 time: 2021-07-23 17:12:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd61606de843bb3f2e96ee3cfcc811622cd687d4f6378c31888c2485a9af0ba8Block Operator
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