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 6244874 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40092891 epoch_slot_no: 176091 block_no: 6244697 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 20919 time: 2021-09-14 22:39:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e246b557921e2b9ba4e69dc0b46b742fa21085e0f3bd96ad86b9097ac9703e6Block Operator
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