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 6243402 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 200 slot_no: 40062836 epoch_slot_no: 146036 block_no: 6243225 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 63298 time: 2021-09-14 14:18:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fbc90071cba5d98e2c339e24bae89fd6856c1b8726a5aedf3dabd41f980cde5Block Operator
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