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 6040786 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 35956285 epoch_slot_no: 359485 block_no: 6040609 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 13427 time: 2021-07-29 01:36:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab333f7850ede40e063990add8ed0d62691a8b12e7cf3c6cee1a0108f5b015aBlock Operator
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