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 6244649 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40088159 epoch_slot_no: 171359 block_no: 6244472 slot_leader_id: 5896667 size: 14519 time: 2021-09-14 21:20:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea396d14c0dfeaf3b363ee5c9edb1305198257bd6b646dd912ec38e44c6fb436Block Operator
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