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 6243996 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 40074649 epoch_slot_no: 157849 block_no: 6243819 slot_leader_id: 5402072 size: 22888 time: 2021-09-14 17:35:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacec9b6fe5c4925437d060657c7561312b182c3297ed7c0a78c619e447a1224dBlock Operator
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