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 6018359 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35498504 epoch_slot_no: 333704 block_no: 6018182 slot_leader_id: 4621574 size: 1401 time: 2021-07-23 18:26:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9392731e0bf542d9846f907657a724c2c2e201edf8bcaf17ad61b47a1c8c1154Block Operator
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