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 6019854 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35529535 epoch_slot_no: 364735 block_no: 6019677 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 7057 time: 2021-07-24 03:03:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb392539df3a4c4cf43a241fa29c36e38b7b51ffa5efae32b58f2702326262c68Block Operator
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