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 6242996 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40054970 epoch_slot_no: 138170 block_no: 6242819 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 13357 time: 2021-09-14 12:07:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5456cff9b46e5329b57bb36f6e81e4df4c6f315c1953c2e33d323ef6496c4027Block Operator
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