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 6002021 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 35171066 epoch_slot_no: 6266 block_no: 6001844 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 10020 time: 2021-07-19 23:29:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cebc7617203fc346b4cbc4ab9821d9b40cbb1693a91e904631268f89a42e853Block Operator
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