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 6242576 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40046718 epoch_slot_no: 129918 block_no: 6242399 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 5966 time: 2021-09-14 09:50:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f409aa2c41ad063dfbd9741695b9865780b82b834c5041a2d91832cc0c8708dBlock Operator
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