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 6246493 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 40126266 epoch_slot_no: 209466 block_no: 6246316 slot_leader_id: 4570972 size: 63543 time: 2021-09-15 07:55:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc18ee089c332c24bafc86298fd0c5c489d27c3ebec2bc3a7ab8fa622bb197729Block Operator
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