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 6040404 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35948389 epoch_slot_no: 351589 block_no: 6040227 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 6804 time: 2021-07-28 23:24:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eef261c41257c09d1167578c2a2c8abe4a714e02bc74e5b9bc69117d3de1f88Block Operator
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