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 6040494 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35950187 epoch_slot_no: 353387 block_no: 6040317 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 5368 time: 2021-07-28 23:54:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6812197765f3d02681cf9f4335b2df9e29264167f07b939a59583a1a7a3b3e7Block Operator
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