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 6245064 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40096809 epoch_slot_no: 180009 block_no: 6244887 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 6753 time: 2021-09-14 23:45:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b3c8ab04ff9032d3eab4a74ac48cf0e6cfecba5c12328a8da0484a1fdaaf1e2Block Operator
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