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 6245908 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40114733 epoch_slot_no: 197933 block_no: 6245731 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 11858 time: 2021-09-15 04:43:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a7adbb34a854fc4d02eda1786a851a4aaec46673a7b13abe7349f8b67d8870Block Operator
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