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 6243273 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40060024 epoch_slot_no: 143224 block_no: 6243096 slot_leader_id: 5766067 size: 14715 time: 2021-09-14 13:31:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bf7d0b3cedabfb3648c5898b0bbf8becbcdd15e1958bb2d4b03308a4673cdbBlock Operator
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