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 6243163 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40057900 epoch_slot_no: 141100 block_no: 6242986 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 13874 time: 2021-09-14 12:56:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3bf1cb1bb76734f2975198466f0645e2452842f7ff9509e0eb953ac55b11a30Block Operator
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