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 6041026 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35961364 epoch_slot_no: 364564 block_no: 6040849 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 2723 time: 2021-07-29 03:00:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ee4a15027eba3a5d192a56f49a3dd1e40119e3eb127671e07f55844898fc5bBlock Operator
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