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 6242584 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 40046914 epoch_slot_no: 130114 block_no: 6242407 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 33639 time: 2021-09-14 09:53:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16ffb7750edc5c7e3e01f74600aa72b1418beb3e448858d38ed803ac7b8c2e8dBlock Operator
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