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 6032264 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35782565 epoch_slot_no: 185765 block_no: 6032087 slot_leader_id: 5430254 size: 395 time: 2021-07-27 01:20:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fd41b38775c3031bb843049bce6b0627b35b26f5f96e5fc315fc088c47ada89Block Operator
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