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 6021776 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 35568925 epoch_slot_no: 404125 block_no: 6021599 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 6800 time: 2021-07-24 14:00:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a9ba4a751105d314310a63e80f7cb23517be2e7844987315199108d93a2f75aBlock Operator
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