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 6246021 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40117114 epoch_slot_no: 200314 block_no: 6245844 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 12790 time: 2021-09-15 05:23:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x384a17dcc8327068aed98f30f017efd36e8107ca9c84a014310a960b620049daBlock Operator
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