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 6245418 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40104096 epoch_slot_no: 187296 block_no: 6245241 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 18454 time: 2021-09-15 01:46:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b1d25978db9b0bf0ae242b9dbb434c9528c542450b9dd246c7c9d3e1530d94eBlock Operator
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