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 6240731 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40009619 epoch_slot_no: 92819 block_no: 6240554 slot_leader_id: 5591017 size: 29018 time: 2021-09-13 23:31:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e291357bac547c5d07a5e409d2dbd2fedde3a0b57925bc6ba122d1290c5ca4dBlock Operator
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