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 6246658 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40129199 epoch_slot_no: 212399 block_no: 6246481 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 5940 time: 2021-09-15 08:44:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64ed6a8ed59d2566495e576ad8c3698b212075135a745a0edcbe3156a37e2f2aBlock Operator
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