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 6246708 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 40130470 epoch_slot_no: 213670 block_no: 6246531 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 38240 time: 2021-09-15 09:06:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51fef4b48a83f50fe7e2392f6de7c4c2dd6a047c172de759f5d9478d77d53c79Block Operator
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