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 6242658 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40048440 epoch_slot_no: 131640 block_no: 6242481 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 1591 time: 2021-09-14 10:18:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e5331607f3a789e9e1991e9e71262eefa2f39a405735c0ba1330179660f5364Block Operator
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