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 6240679 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40008631 epoch_slot_no: 91831 block_no: 6240502 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 2942 time: 2021-09-13 23:15:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01c711a5d69112600e9d0e5058ec8ba825ba71cc526f0cf4a3820678ab643436Block Operator
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