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 6242988 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40054812 epoch_slot_no: 138012 block_no: 6242811 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 14509 time: 2021-09-14 12:05:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4578842a6e6cad8fdc0139d592eb2d796fe17a734f6dfbbda4d5e85e2e3bb28bBlock Operator
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