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 6244704 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40089382 epoch_slot_no: 172582 block_no: 6244527 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 4600 time: 2021-09-14 21:41:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4fa7e2c7d3db80e498c9657aae50d62415daa68f64870b3345e42a082a7182Block Operator
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