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 6003625 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35203533 epoch_slot_no: 38733 block_no: 6003448 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 3054 time: 2021-07-20 08:30:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca456f3eaf5438242c916f6629a59b30d086e598a76d69f67a9f4098b738517eBlock Operator
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