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 6243403 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 189 slot_no: 40062871 epoch_slot_no: 146071 block_no: 6243226 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 54886 time: 2021-09-14 14:19:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bc0f45afce8321d406968b87f678a662426c3f052f0bf447bb2dbe13342b966Block Operator
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