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 6246403 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40124490 epoch_slot_no: 207690 block_no: 6246226 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 14583 time: 2021-09-15 07:26:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebd3feb9fb1c6aae9bd2131d7a1ab1fc72c08ccb11d2350ca91677b392997cdBlock Operator
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