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 6243978 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 40074399 epoch_slot_no: 157599 block_no: 6243801 slot_leader_id: 4556264 size: 39017 time: 2021-09-14 17:31:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc643ca978cf94179dacfc78ee6bb3de6a153cda7400b4081c7f884be952eac38Block Operator
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