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 6241579 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40026742 epoch_slot_no: 109942 block_no: 6241402 slot_leader_id: 4865043 size: 24950 time: 2021-09-14 04:17:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a842fbb9bb321cce79b7f41fe6e02500ba30e4eea12f7f53850714cfd8f17a7Block Operator
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