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 6242249 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40040539 epoch_slot_no: 123739 block_no: 6242072 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 5740 time: 2021-09-14 08:07:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa860e00b748c1ba49867228349819cac387739c7dc9e6ba31b1f9ca8537988eBlock Operator
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