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 6242991 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40054861 epoch_slot_no: 138061 block_no: 6242814 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 16356 time: 2021-09-14 12:05:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62293afd8548adda2ddb061ae532b1769cffa4dc5ca7cacebb2aed78e69fcbcaBlock Operator
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