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 6040009 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 35939912 epoch_slot_no: 343112 block_no: 6039832 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 13488 time: 2021-07-28 21:03:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf20e0f2da23bdcbafbf4f89d14ae7c540dee2652deba28dc6f4de4454d9c4fd5Block Operator
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