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 6003159 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35193810 epoch_slot_no: 29010 block_no: 6002982 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 6687 time: 2021-07-20 05:48:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc7636df88c213d1319472ee4b610f039db86a78d18f849f1cea08ecbb7ca6b0Block Operator
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