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 6242166 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40038877 epoch_slot_no: 122077 block_no: 6241989 slot_leader_id: 6024627 size: 3657 time: 2021-09-14 07:39:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5718785dc7255a2eb7e36d94675c1cedc64e857e77ae301a6e9e4e33b76f04dBlock Operator
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