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 6242188 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40039309 epoch_slot_no: 122509 block_no: 6242011 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 18915 time: 2021-09-14 07:46:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb65a0998b969f524ba7abb3f22a7ac02129f9b66c5dc59e5804dce45881aaa0eBlock Operator
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