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 6240639 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 40007713 epoch_slot_no: 90913 block_no: 6240462 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 14375 time: 2021-09-13 23:00:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3ff74df402ff5ae47acea0982fb4371897c0cf576fc4072c8bf482c4c0d3d7eBlock Operator
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