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 6240322 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 40000964 epoch_slot_no: 84164 block_no: 6240145 slot_leader_id: 5088394 size: 53897 time: 2021-09-13 21:07:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f539643031640146d704401c42e36a0eced761d0aae56c2d58c94b32ea1e4dBlock Operator
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