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 6240393 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40002530 epoch_slot_no: 85730 block_no: 6240216 slot_leader_id: 4579533 size: 8163 time: 2021-09-13 21:33:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x261eeae28940fd17611c451e8fb180f9af60fefc9d8257b481ef6b2c67f78785Block Operator
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