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 6041349 Details
Epoch: 280 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35967715 epoch_slot_no: 370915 block_no: 6041172 slot_leader_id: 5684035 size: 1638 time: 2021-07-29 04:46:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd35ae1b55167464c5ceba060a27fc1f5a37dbc5c1a8bba6551da86a9635d2310Block Operator
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