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 6242824 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40051694 epoch_slot_no: 134894 block_no: 6242647 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 6931 time: 2021-09-14 11:13:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ee0ed5c8ad691669fb5b787374bdef8293e8ed55bb2038bb93af073506fbfebBlock Operator
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