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 6032315 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 35783761 epoch_slot_no: 186961 block_no: 6032138 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 22274 time: 2021-07-27 01:40:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897bba0c2c4128421334ec1c3aecade9a183bcfbc625138ae34f9a6f5aa2ce83Block Operator
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