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 6243399 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 40062718 epoch_slot_no: 145918 block_no: 6243222 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 47942 time: 2021-09-14 14:16:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x894873d2b645e9b333b7c5713ff62dc72ea2f66dea63c731eedde6ddd6f2c00bBlock Operator
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