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 6247350 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40143865 epoch_slot_no: 227065 block_no: 6247173 slot_leader_id: 5725614 size: 22675 time: 2021-09-15 12:49:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x498508294d13a9161836c421dee7db56e9fee4f2332e6d0ee4309cbfae312d02Block Operator
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