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 6245873 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40114198 epoch_slot_no: 197398 block_no: 6245696 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 3662 time: 2021-09-15 04:34:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7d3ff7248f642a5930d719de8aafd5f4272d76dc6620072580269593055b2aBlock Operator
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