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 6244041 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40075697 epoch_slot_no: 158897 block_no: 6243864 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 7410 time: 2021-09-14 17:53:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d905c698b43f572ac1e634c86e07a0d74dda203302601686a9acbc84c5d5096Block Operator
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