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 6240645 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40007882 epoch_slot_no: 91082 block_no: 6240468 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 24388 time: 2021-09-13 23:02:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b6f721b3eb1c3123645f2d14ccf99cb31d57ba949636fce00ba16abb3490d4Block Operator
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