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 6243519 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 40064960 epoch_slot_no: 148160 block_no: 6243342 slot_leader_id: 4558946 size: 29486 time: 2021-09-14 14:54:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f6009e1e882a52ca10e9fdd423e170b65948f4fe1ab7e502813a0518be3273dBlock Operator
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