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 6032276 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35782836 epoch_slot_no: 186036 block_no: 6032099 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 5791 time: 2021-07-27 01:25:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cdc454a4bb0264e83ed3dbfdcda80a1b58e1f905c772765b7228c29a402abbcBlock Operator
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