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 6244228 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40079298 epoch_slot_no: 162498 block_no: 6244051 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 18503 time: 2021-09-14 18:53:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcba46558b51248a6eeccddc60bcfcdb782cada75fa555144acda0618fce2e024Block Operator
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