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 6021174 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35557157 epoch_slot_no: 392357 block_no: 6020997 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 7308 time: 2021-07-24 10:44:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252cb62dcb9de5f28fef96057abecade03e26e71388cfb9bad24131993a9ee37Block Operator
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