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 6003748 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 35206040 epoch_slot_no: 41240 block_no: 6003571 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 9611 time: 2021-07-20 09:12:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bda1a29e82d635ff6d5a8bdca6e457e72c258e7d05ca17b0aa2fec2ba0e0472Block Operator
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