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 6041018 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35961190 epoch_slot_no: 364390 block_no: 6040841 slot_leader_id: 5483415 size: 3914 time: 2021-07-29 02:58:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bce000f08ced4594660bf8cd99ad4edd385612bd76f79d2f58260a7b199cad0Block Operator
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