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 6242216 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40039764 epoch_slot_no: 122964 block_no: 6242039 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 13317 time: 2021-09-14 07:54:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda7ae045372a7e9adb4718e48728e8b99683937b200ae0a6a51b8a087dd58e6bBlock Operator
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