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 6244551 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40086022 epoch_slot_no: 169222 block_no: 6244374 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 7949 time: 2021-09-14 20:45:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6854fc95a46d98757d3476b3c55311baba9e2438aa7b50e233e9c5fadfd9f4edBlock Operator
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