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 6032158 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 35780227 epoch_slot_no: 183427 block_no: 6031981 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 5447 time: 2021-07-27 00:41:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050d60a752cce2540622a6cdf42b6f3f490e267c0df95612e1b4181ca618e13cBlock Operator
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