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 6002036 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35171277 epoch_slot_no: 6477 block_no: 6001859 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 5945 time: 2021-07-19 23:32:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x733306cc61a5de7b01ad67d4625260967f9f4855e581600f9901b0408887bca8Block Operator
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