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 6023134 Details
Epoch: 279Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 35596672
epoch_slot_no: 431872
block_no: 6022957
slot_leader_id: 5323914
size: 6179
time: 2021-07-24 21:42:43
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5a0bc330995ffba191b3033255583006fbecf671733f30a2dad67e3be5b89e9c
Block Operator
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