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 6242578 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40046748 epoch_slot_no: 129948 block_no: 6242401 slot_leader_id: 5858512 size: 3864 time: 2021-09-14 09:50:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cf64949fc3902a59d4239785d220b79385e15576603052a48a54a64e32bd138Block Operator
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