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 6032206 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 35781368 epoch_slot_no: 184568 block_no: 6032029 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 10892 time: 2021-07-27 01:00:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54c99112d004661e3d054a1c03b410303469124aa6f6a41defca0e3f9fc42781Block Operator
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