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 6002769 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 35186105 epoch_slot_no: 21305 block_no: 6002592 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 21579 time: 2021-07-20 03:39:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bba4b42df755d1f5d8255c81dd3980095ce0fb2fb991f59e1de8dde576f596Block Operator
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