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 6017736 Details
Epoch: 279 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35486462 epoch_slot_no: 321662 block_no: 6017559 slot_leader_id: 5734706 size: 6701 time: 2021-07-23 15:05:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb73acf89e73ec97136507ec7cedd372c510e22607017561a0e49e57599fcb06aBlock Operator
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