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 6242853 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40052352 epoch_slot_no: 135552 block_no: 6242676 slot_leader_id: 4556264 size: 16763 time: 2021-09-14 11:24:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x772b177f458eb6b0d72327e73fd2beadf7150b82d44cbc78fa474da40bcff40eBlock Operator
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