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 6040894 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35958891 epoch_slot_no: 362091 block_no: 6040717 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 1715 time: 2021-07-29 02:19:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1daa0b488501d0cba698dd268e9f94a5ca3c5efecf645a0279e8a24e347b978Block Operator
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