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 6022452 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35582693 epoch_slot_no: 417893 block_no: 6022275 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 11484 time: 2021-07-24 17:49:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06909ac2f93912d1293e5465ecda0b4ca3ddd5e39ce671e9cf7c385e6904864bBlock Operator
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