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 6241731 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40030140 epoch_slot_no: 113340 block_no: 6241554 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 4915 time: 2021-09-14 05:13:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01da210ed01dbbd17883b5ed046670d6dfcdca3296e7de5504a9ca0bd484168dBlock Operator
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