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 6244345 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40081856 epoch_slot_no: 165056 block_no: 6244168 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 2842 time: 2021-09-14 19:35:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2e8643edc32c655c1426e39c00d6aad0c721fd970ab01a1a241b4991cf2742dBlock Operator
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