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 6245170 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40099201 epoch_slot_no: 182401 block_no: 6244993 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 21467 time: 2021-09-15 00:24:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b7c81f7e081b2c4a4dc47b11ef11f9d4611cf90e17ba24904dff918867745f3Block Operator
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