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 6240193 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 39998145 epoch_slot_no: 81345 block_no: 6240016 slot_leader_id: 4702299 size: 59092 time: 2021-09-13 20:20:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ef16c80127f9cedc99f17d5d621a17205477b8ef405581987e08a221f00414Block Operator
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