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 6003023 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 35190971 epoch_slot_no: 26171 block_no: 6002846 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 7769 time: 2021-07-20 05:01:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2640c9bfeb46c28f10d90c183ad2a6436200be310989c13e6e1d7f15520ba013Block Operator
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