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 6003529 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35201916 epoch_slot_no: 37116 block_no: 6003352 slot_leader_id: 5878118 size: 753 time: 2021-07-20 08:03:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe38d5f3071a757631f624718ab11b090d4844d278ba206185bd40e091b02f761Block Operator
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