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 6246079 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40118211 epoch_slot_no: 201411 block_no: 6245902 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 19955 time: 2021-09-15 05:41:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8840abca103438e9100462ee87c406b24c6f70aaaefe4b30dcc59b7e7f3305e5Block Operator
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