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 6040337 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 35946889 epoch_slot_no: 350089 block_no: 6040160 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 6138 time: 2021-07-28 22:59:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7805f0b76e12c9b1ce781cbb952aceb2cf91a44be5d6accd70a8ccb05783978aBlock Operator
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