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 6240661 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40008299 epoch_slot_no: 91499 block_no: 6240484 slot_leader_id: 5687906 size: 10683 time: 2021-09-13 23:09:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x072884cf98b97d20a241396c8bb5b54c58ca7101dead3ef6f24703de8b94d025Block Operator
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