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 6242920 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 40053543 epoch_slot_no: 136743 block_no: 6242743 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 1859 time: 2021-09-14 11:43:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ac1ddb2ca6a7d0c79d4004be07e2837c370927ca0756aa33981065eca059608Block Operator
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