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 6021705 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 35567586 epoch_slot_no: 402786 block_no: 6021528 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 4262 time: 2021-07-24 13:37:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49155dcab0e0e1ddd3fb0b3d44e4853ad94b6fffeab422557f9a0f3d51d0fde8Block Operator
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