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 6243630 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40067184 epoch_slot_no: 150384 block_no: 6243453 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 8018 time: 2021-09-14 15:31:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b106f23cdb80c69cec99118944bad688e504a71b4a4123a3d3a623783e6e557Block Operator
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