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 6246567 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40127571 epoch_slot_no: 210771 block_no: 6246390 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 9195 time: 2021-09-15 08:17:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5784be366a476a35eca0559435750f82debad5b20f6da20415d2ade240d5777aBlock Operator
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