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 6245175 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40099275 epoch_slot_no: 182475 block_no: 6244998 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 10507 time: 2021-09-15 00:26:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7ec9a89bdffc0d238bccf919b3afe92c98ddb40b31c375e2a24499126715ed4Block Operator
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