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 6246380 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40123965 epoch_slot_no: 207165 block_no: 6246203 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 10943 time: 2021-09-15 07:17:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae719d08a7b3c4f2a3a9626c9a13bc5dc31385a3b2c49bc57fd8f37f56ebfaf2Block Operator
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