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 6245027 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40095903 epoch_slot_no: 179103 block_no: 6244850 slot_leader_id: 6245027 size: 7475 time: 2021-09-14 23:29:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98452cc623d27fabedd403717cdcf98a9911e4bc0022f40b3f621412a41a895aBlock Operator
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