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 6241540 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 40026073 epoch_slot_no: 109273 block_no: 6241363 slot_leader_id: 5705796 size: 17113 time: 2021-09-14 04:06:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe27be985e347aa170fe812192e52c240319c335ac049769701728b274b695d04Block Operator
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