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 6001700 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35164138 epoch_slot_no: 431338 block_no: 6001523 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 2407 time: 2021-07-19 21:33:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa40a5f6b4bafc4c45fc540e0d5bd673c915b9ff24a9588e1879cc22f6dbcab2Block Operator
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