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 6016203 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35456529 epoch_slot_no: 291729 block_no: 6016026 slot_leader_id: 4557189 size: 549 time: 2021-07-23 06:47:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4fa3ab99a3ce9cb942fd360cb09cb4fb2a305b781570192d8ba2b3d26f984a0Block Operator
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