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 6040218 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 35944401 epoch_slot_no: 347601 block_no: 6040041 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 3044 time: 2021-07-28 22:18:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00c8ee3ac9d72253afa43eaf0b39d47ce90f15f7074784b8d8af5f2a01ccc6ffBlock Operator
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