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 6246408 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40124591 epoch_slot_no: 207791 block_no: 6246231 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 2602 time: 2021-09-15 07:28:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf6000824b8ad5c4207ccedcdda3f82130fd2364d4af92ca213e6b45bf77428Block Operator
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