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 6246113 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 40118809 epoch_slot_no: 202009 block_no: 6245936 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 788 time: 2021-09-15 05:51:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174859a2f53a28580c6a2f0dbb57ee72c46fc08a526c3beaa02507459b851a0aBlock Operator
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