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 6240995 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40015169 epoch_slot_no: 98369 block_no: 6240818 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 21519 time: 2021-09-14 01:04:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea40db001ec675994d784796f2f92d1921f4f08db0f69a30f25e22ae8589302Block Operator
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