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 6240436 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40003528 epoch_slot_no: 86728 block_no: 6240259 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 21935 time: 2021-09-13 21:50:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287b644651acc5815c08199458e96b40de0be59a8bd17c42785ef781fcaa495bBlock Operator
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