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 6018480 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35501410 epoch_slot_no: 336610 block_no: 6018303 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 1441 time: 2021-07-23 19:15:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7c317f7a33554d3be05f05c2451a8c78912b73a737be21ae7ff8cef5ad41478Block Operator
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