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 6246445 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40125167 epoch_slot_no: 208367 block_no: 6246268 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 19318 time: 2021-09-15 07:37:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c506a1ec3dc22cc7404def5187392a66896fb591d637852883c77e0d7fa1bdaBlock Operator
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