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 6018345 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35498243 epoch_slot_no: 333443 block_no: 6018168 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 6402 time: 2021-07-23 18:22:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7eb9a689e7571a2364aa3b22abc1e19c21c8e157764ec4d86075eed761024aeBlock Operator
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