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 6040240 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35944790 epoch_slot_no: 347990 block_no: 6040063 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 4450 time: 2021-07-28 22:24:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4446cfee785ea304bbc5016983afd13ca38f5dd75b7c130f6e634297bf7b80e1Block Operator
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