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 6031532 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 35767482 epoch_slot_no: 170682 block_no: 6031355 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 63582 time: 2021-07-26 21:09:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb0936d0c308746f63a820d9d99408a37b0ba632c2976c8869f659a9e7b873e8Block Operator
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