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 6244482 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40084333 epoch_slot_no: 167533 block_no: 6244305 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 24931 time: 2021-09-14 20:17:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d45b3f33d12d6971bf5f1c36d3ab6de778639d9c531cdc4ddb0104b6bc610fBlock Operator
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