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 6242833 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40051878 epoch_slot_no: 135078 block_no: 6242656 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 9954 time: 2021-09-14 11:16:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x489e7cea98f484bc704da5188a4ff8a20770141a6dd69a441e389d4d7f1fdbb9Block Operator
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