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 6242985 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40054766 epoch_slot_no: 137966 block_no: 6242808 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 6287 time: 2021-09-14 12:04:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ba4e75754c2681e83d3a4354da966668a789171792bd6623e3a94091a737451Block Operator
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