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 6244807 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 40091529 epoch_slot_no: 174729 block_no: 6244630 slot_leader_id: 4868693 size: 34793 time: 2021-09-14 22:17:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef9bf2e363fe304e4e54e84c015b351afffd90a94f86e583d9d8473040647efBlock Operator
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