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 6032881 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35796120 epoch_slot_no: 199320 block_no: 6032704 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 630 time: 2021-07-27 05:06:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc70b1870ac5373ffbd16dda46141717c916666a8d2bab5d1fe8b4f0d919e2b35Block Operator
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