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 6240293 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 40000335 epoch_slot_no: 83535 block_no: 6240116 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 38029 time: 2021-09-13 20:57:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93bc2c8b6822ce706abc08e039080b6a7aaaeea726c89c3ec0b380b6aae68c0dBlock Operator
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