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 6240608 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40007209 epoch_slot_no: 90409 block_no: 6240431 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 5650 time: 2021-09-13 22:51:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd316c5c02e109302d807a9824adf2d4e43ef7e5368582f373bd79a8a6d8ba04Block Operator
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