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 6247326 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 40143216 epoch_slot_no: 226416 block_no: 6247149 slot_leader_id: 4599503 size: 14896 time: 2021-09-15 12:38:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b70d83d725a018d95bd1a792631f9dd3b3b0ba71cf620ab83878f55644b06c2Block Operator
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