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 6018125 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 35494246 epoch_slot_no: 329446 block_no: 6017948 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 10701 time: 2021-07-23 17:15:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ef1288de90a0795c79c451b4f675beafb8ef674f42728bf2e83f15e895dda6cBlock Operator
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