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 6245144 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 40098664 epoch_slot_no: 181864 block_no: 6244967 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 24560 time: 2021-09-15 00:15:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x307ace2bec65b42ae2468a2e912b93d4b57b9b9c8e868ad5e551891eeb765871Block Operator
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