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 6241615 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40027780 epoch_slot_no: 110980 block_no: 6241438 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 2492 time: 2021-09-14 04:34:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f49939ccd310e63298b0a0ae636e99967f4e5cebaa7e08d8c4c82c759cc3a28Block Operator
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