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 6244926 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 40093788 epoch_slot_no: 176988 block_no: 6244749 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 30644 time: 2021-09-14 22:54:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13df82130f1f1582fc8307f96d8ccbf4a1d083c3a3db440227b0b13dfa34a236Block Operator
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