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 6245806 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40112788 epoch_slot_no: 195988 block_no: 6245629 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 7669 time: 2021-09-15 04:11:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ef3f1caad2c44f65d54a50e7835e71724c12005a969333e619b0efe00c4f71Block Operator
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