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 6243408 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 134 slot_no: 40062964 epoch_slot_no: 146164 block_no: 6243231 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 40403 time: 2021-09-14 14:20:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89c2988abd23831e2b49445bc61654239cfa9a0a8e2503a37ba8759fac74ac09Block Operator
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