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 6244048 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40075816 epoch_slot_no: 159016 block_no: 6243871 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 4977 time: 2021-09-14 17:55:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d463c85c65cc5f8974fc0626eba0927636c7f4debe017b3d0ee2b93be6eac53Block Operator
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