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 6242878 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40052910 epoch_slot_no: 136110 block_no: 6242701 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 9470 time: 2021-09-14 11:33:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a998ec1eeedabff3ebac16c7b8e5ffd362a5b98b8f185e9d26df22de7263dbaBlock Operator
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