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 6247028 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40136852 epoch_slot_no: 220052 block_no: 6246851 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 3500 time: 2021-09-15 10:52:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc22e4d9da78fc1d42ad10c5fc02a47e7ae1583ba4b2f9771303c3ebd05955cBlock Operator
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