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 6240385 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 40002337 epoch_slot_no: 85537 block_no: 6240208 slot_leader_id: 5366908 size: 49254 time: 2021-09-13 21:30:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5614e561d3841caa650c4156a5e5adf0b51dda961e80b2268321b282816849deBlock Operator
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