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 6243859 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 40071805 epoch_slot_no: 155005 block_no: 6243682 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 54871 time: 2021-09-14 16:48:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aea9d2e0a94731f603a4ff70ccc9fff65ef9ec9f019f8d6f2e8b4b54b049edfBlock Operator
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