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 6246822 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40132464 epoch_slot_no: 215664 block_no: 6246645 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 8923 time: 2021-09-15 09:39:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bed86a4f7e3e22080506d470237de0cdfa190baf6e03fcefc3b3ed595c83836Block Operator
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