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 6245968 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40116024 epoch_slot_no: 199224 block_no: 6245791 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 10428 time: 2021-09-15 05:05:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2328c26c504b4cb6f7e2c62e5d5e4f2a64917a04a39ba69a6c21b27558d25f45Block Operator
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