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 6243446 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 40063636 epoch_slot_no: 146836 block_no: 6243269 slot_leader_id: 4578321 size: 13379 time: 2021-09-14 14:32:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f485cd79361ef4bb5712cb6ffa4829c43dcbb5f5a06747ba44cc4aa04fcf9e2Block Operator
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