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 6245492 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40105513 epoch_slot_no: 188713 block_no: 6245315 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 7180 time: 2021-09-15 02:10:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a25e17f7ea359317881ae7ada60293d95a741ba5db09730f7365ffc48e28317Block Operator
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