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 6241724 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 40029957 epoch_slot_no: 113157 block_no: 6241547 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 1342 time: 2021-09-14 05:10:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x770ee78ac16f07d292351e8d06d27fbdcd07ce7217e980212cacd85b938f148cBlock Operator
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