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 6242116 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40037903 epoch_slot_no: 121103 block_no: 6241939 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 13946 time: 2021-09-14 07:23:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1efe615797db3e62e6b6f19e3e73c17959561fdcdf32d9bac64192c9ed204efbBlock Operator
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